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29th Aug 2017, 6:32 pm | #1 |
Heptode
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LEAK Troughline II
Hi All,
I am in the middle of restoring a Troughline II. It was unfortunately one where someone had 'twiddled' but I have chosen this over the two III's I have because of its almost Art Deco looks. I read on-line that a small squirt of WD40 helped in the 'freeing' of the Ferrite Cores which I have to say worked a treat. I now have the Radio playing away Radio 3 ready for tonight's Proms and I have to say the sound (with an added Stereo Decoder) is sublime. My question is, that although the Ferrite Cores are now lovely and free, they are a bit too free !! The old Elastic Bands to prevent free movement have long since disintegrated and I have found modern Bands to be slightly thicker. I don't want to crack the Cores now I have it almost back to new. Does anyone have any suggestions? Also, my Acrylic (?) front panel has a corner missing. The only blemish to an otherwise lovely looking (and now working) set. Does anyone have one to sell? Many thanks, James. |
29th Aug 2017, 6:37 pm | #2 |
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Re: LEAK Troughline II
Rather than elastic bands, the traditional material was a couple of strands of the elastic from the waistband of a pair of discarded underpants/knickers!
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29th Aug 2017, 6:50 pm | #3 |
Heptode
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Re: LEAK Troughline II
Many thanks.
I am unfortunately a single chap so no Knickers to dismantle !! My underpants don't seem to have that sort of Elastic but I do remember exactly the type you mean !! Now, where to find some. Asking for people's underpants on here is going to raise some eyebrows I suspect !! James. |
29th Aug 2017, 8:19 pm | #4 |
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Re: LEAK Troughline II
Shearing (AKA Shirring) elastic from a haberdashers or eBay.
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29th Aug 2017, 8:37 pm | #5 |
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Re: LEAK Troughline II
You could try thin Pte tape such as tooth floss .Try a couple of strands or more until you get
Enough bite |
29th Aug 2017, 8:41 pm | #6 |
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Re: LEAK Troughline II
Whilst recognising that this is a perfectly serious technical enquiry in itself James, your last comment did raise a smile As for putting out a request for clothing, well this has always been a fairly progressive and broad minded Forum. Comments are often made that there seems to be very little it can't come up with on request
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30th Aug 2017, 9:53 pm | #7 |
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Re: LEAK Troughline II
Thanks for the replies folks, glad to be of amusement Dave ;-)
I have tried PTFE Tape but wasn't 100% pleased with the results, I'll give it another go. I'm liking the Dental Floss/Tape idea, will also try that. I have two 20m rolls of Shearing Elastic on order (£1.84 !!). I will report back with the best result. Thanks again, James. |