Roberts RT1 dial pointer removal - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

KEITHW · 13th Jul 2007, 12:58 pm

Inspired by the great job Howard made of his Roberts RT1 recently, I felt inspired at having ago at one of mine.

I want to replace the scratched dial plate with another that I have in excellent condition, also the rubber grommets that support the tuning capacitor have perished and need replacing (the cause of the scratched dial).

To remove the existing dial plate the dial pointer needs removing from the tuning capacitor's spindle but how do I do this without damaging the pointer?

Any suggestions greatfully received!

All the best,

Keith

Tim · 13th Jul 2007, 2:15 pm

Hi Keith.
Grip the collar of the pointer(around the tuning capacitor shaft) with finger and thumb and pull gently. I have never found them to be terribly stiff. If there is any "prising" to be done use something like a lolly stick shaped to fit.

KEITHW · 13th Jul 2007, 2:47 pm

Hi Tim,

many thanks for your advice, that worked fine with a little help of a match stick!

Best wishes,

Keith

13th Jul 2007, 12:58 pm	#1
KEITHW Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pocklington, East Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 171	Roberts RT1 dial pointer removal Inspired by the great job Howard made of his Roberts RT1 recently, I felt inspired at having ago at one of mine. I want to replace the scratched dial plate with another that I have in excellent condition, also the rubber grommets that support the tuning capacitor have perished and need replacing (the cause of the scratched dial). To remove the existing dial plate the dial pointer needs removing from the tuning capacitor's spindle but how do I do this without damaging the pointer? Any suggestions greatfully received! All the best, Keith

13th Jul 2007, 2:15 pm	#2
Tim Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire, UK. Posts: 3,310	Re: Roberts RT1 dial pointer removal Hi Keith. Grip the collar of the pointer(around the tuning capacitor shaft) with finger and thumb and pull gently. I have never found them to be terribly stiff. If there is any "prising" to be done use something like a lolly stick shaped to fit. __________________ "Nothing is as dangerous as being too modern;one is apt to grow old fashioned quite suddenly."

13th Jul 2007, 2:47 pm	#3
KEITHW Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pocklington, East Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 171	Re: Roberts RT1 dial pointer removal Hi Tim, many thanks for your advice, that worked fine with a little help of a match stick! Best wishes, Keith