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19th Jul 2022, 5:05 pm | #1 |
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Are you making the most of the weather? Knob removal.
It just occurred to me while gingerly successfully removing a large perspex tuning knob, that this would be an ideal time. Less chance of it shattering compared to trying in sub zero temperature in the winter the we MAY get.
John.
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19th Jul 2022, 6:02 pm | #2 |
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Re: Are you making the most of the weather? Knob removal.
I was thinking of sticking some old TV line output transformers on the shed roof to get them nice and toasty! Didn’t get round to it though…
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20th Jul 2022, 8:56 am | #3 |
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Re: Are you making the most of the weather? Knob removal.
Yes, I do use hot days to toast sets that I am in the process of restoring. The Ekco ACT96 that I'm presently working on was put out to sunbathe a couple of weeks ago on a couple of hot sunny days. The transformers were nice and warm and of course there's a nice airflow going on too.
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20th Jul 2022, 9:01 am | #4 |
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Re: Are you making the most of the weather? Knob removal.
-The araldite used to mend my reading specs. cured very quickly once sat in the sun. (placed at an angle to avoid starting a fire)
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20th Jul 2022, 10:13 am | #5 |
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Re: Are you making the most of the weather? Knob removal.
Several posts deleted. Please stay on topic or the thread will be closed.
Cheers Mike T
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20th Jul 2022, 11:10 am | #6 |
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Re: Are you making the most of the weather? Knob removal.
Great for restoring plastic colour too i.e. via the Resto process! (But don't let it warp or over-heat ... it's the UV not the heat that you're looking for.)
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