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24th Jan 2010, 12:55 pm | #1 |
Tetrode
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A good stretch ?
Hi All
Does anyone have any tips on stretching speaker cloth ? I have a very nice "Dinatron tp12 Linnet" table radio that is let down by this problem. I dont want to tackle it without some advice. Terry |
24th Jan 2010, 7:21 pm | #2 |
Rest in Peace
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Re: A good stretch ?
Is this the original cloth thats come unstuck?
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24th Jan 2010, 8:37 pm | #3 |
Tetrode
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Re: A good stretch ?
Yes it is.
I did not want to pull it just in case i pull some of the threads. I was wondering if i could wet it first. |
25th Jan 2010, 9:28 am | #4 |
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Re: A good stretch ?
how is it attached , to speaker baffle or to cabinet?
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25th Jan 2010, 8:48 pm | #5 |
Tetrode
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Re: A good stretch ?
It is attached to the baffle. I have tried to pull it, but it is to tight. this is why i was wondering if wetting or steaming would help. I will have a go at it this weekend.
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25th Jan 2010, 8:57 pm | #6 |
Dekatron
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Re: A good stretch ?
Hi i have had success soaking the speaker cloth off ,but a word of warning it may shrink if you use hot water, good luck Regds Mick.
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25th Jan 2010, 10:19 pm | #7 |
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Re: A good stretch ?
what is it made of? cloth or plastic weave ? plastic may stretch if heated with hairdryer or electric fan heater .If its silk type it may tear .can it be totally removed from baffle?
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26th Jan 2010, 8:34 pm | #8 |
Tetrode
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Re: A good stretch ?
The baffle will come out, albeit not that easy. The chassis has to come out first. I think (not to sure) it is a cloth speaker covering, but it does have a sheen to it. The radio was made in 1960. I will have a go at it the weekend.
Terry |
27th Jan 2010, 7:16 pm | #9 |
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Re: A good stretch ?
Theres no easy answer to it but try carefully i think .
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