KB-FB10 Missing Scale Plate - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Barrie · 23rd Nov 2007, 6:17 pm

Hi all
i am rebuilding a KB-FB10 (toaster radio),in a pretty awful condition,my problem is the scale plate is missing under the dial glass,does anyone have the dimensions please so i can make a replacement,and what would be the best material to use.
regards Barrie.

mickjjo · 23rd Nov 2007, 7:25 pm

Hi Barrie, I took the case off my FB10 and the scale plate consists of a strip of white translucent plastic material 6" long and 1 1/4" wide. A quick look around the kitchen suggests that the side of one of those large ASDA containers of soft spread or ice cream would provide a suitable substitute

. I expect there must be other household packaging items that could be used. There are holes at each end for the support lugs to poke through, see attachment, Hope this helps.

Regards, Mick.

Barrie · 23rd Nov 2007, 8:46 pm

Hi Mick
many thanks for info and photo,would plastic stand the heat these sets generate,i don,t know what had happened to the original,perhaps it had melted and been discarded by the previous owner.
Regards Barrie.

23rd Nov 2007, 6:17 pm	#1
Barrie Tetrode Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Close to Luton Airport, Bedfordshire, UK. Posts: 95	KB-FB10 Missing Scale Plate Hi all i am rebuilding a KB-FB10 (toaster radio),in a pretty awful condition,my problem is the scale plate is missing under the dial glass,does anyone have the dimensions please so i can make a replacement,and what would be the best material to use. regards Barrie.

23rd Nov 2007, 7:25 pm	#2
mickjjo Rest in Peace Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Dartford, Kent, UK. Posts: 1,661	Re: KB-FB10 Missing Scale Plate Hi Barrie, I took the case off my FB10 and the scale plate consists of a strip of white translucent plastic material 6" long and 1 1/4" wide. A quick look around the kitchen suggests that the side of one of those large ASDA containers of soft spread or ice cream would provide a suitable substitute . I expect there must be other household packaging items that could be used. There are holes at each end for the support lugs to poke through, see attachment, Hope this helps. Regards, Mick. Attached Thumbnails

23rd Nov 2007, 8:46 pm	#3
Barrie Tetrode Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Close to Luton Airport, Bedfordshire, UK. Posts: 95	Re: KB-FB10 Missing Scale Plate Hi Mick many thanks for info and photo,would plastic stand the heat these sets generate,i don,t know what had happened to the original,perhaps it had melted and been discarded by the previous owner. Regards Barrie.