Sobell table radiogram type 518TG - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Thidwick · 14th Mar 2019, 1:42 pm

I just joined this forum to find out a bit about an old “radiogram” I have.
Mine is a Sobell Receiver Type 518TG. We’ve had it in use for years as a bedside table in the spare bedroom. The boss now says it has to go... so I’ve moved it, cleaned it, and powered it up - probably 20 years since last time. It still works, though the half-moon celluloid (?) cover for the tuning dial has disappeared (probably eaten by a grandchild). It would be good to get a new cover. Any ideas?

See_Mos · 18th Mar 2019, 12:03 pm

Clear plastic sheet (perspex) available on Ebay.

It's a little bit bigger than a half circle and cutting it to shape will be tricky as the material cracks quite easily when cutting it, also the melting point is quite low so slowly does it!

It is mounted from the inside of the cabinet so you will need to remove the chassis. The hardest part is pulling the knobs off.

14th Mar 2019, 1:42 pm	#1
Thidwick Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Whitehaven, Cumbria, UK. Posts: 1	Sobell table radiogram type 518TG I just joined this forum to find out a bit about an old “radiogram” I have. Mine is a Sobell Receiver Type 518TG. We’ve had it in use for years as a bedside table in the spare bedroom. The boss now says it has to go... so I’ve moved it, cleaned it, and powered it up - probably 20 years since last time. It still works, though the half-moon celluloid (?) cover for the tuning dial has disappeared (probably eaten by a grandchild). It would be good to get a new cover. Any ideas? Last edited by AC/HL; 14th Mar 2019 at 3:23 pm. Reason: Thread split

18th Mar 2019, 12:03 pm	#2
See_Mos Hexode Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ossett, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 482	Re: Sobell table radiogram type 518TG Clear plastic sheet (perspex) available on Ebay. It's a little bit bigger than a half circle and cutting it to shape will be tricky as the material cracks quite easily when cutting it, also the melting point is quite low so slowly does it! It is mounted from the inside of the cabinet so you will need to remove the chassis. The hardest part is pulling the knobs off.