From: "Eugene Balinski" 
Subject: Re: [drakelist] Drake Plastic Part Deterioration


"Eugene Balinski"  made an utterence to
the drakelist gang
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Peter,

   Thanks for the great information.  If/When the equipment
goes back into storage, I will release set screws. 
   
   Crazy glue is a good solution.  I was wondering what
type to use. I'll pick up a tube tomorrow and let it set up
a few days.  

   Thanks again and Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, Happy
Holidays,

   Gene K1NR


On Wed, 22 Dec 2004 18:50:57 -0500
 PWells  wrote:
> 
> PWells  made an utterence to the
> drakelist gang
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>   Gene
> I being a Drake/Yaesu/Kenwood/Eico/Heathkit collector
> consider your post of the upmost importance. I'd like to
> suggest a solution for certain plastic parts
> deteriorating even when in storage. 
> Knobs and 'buttons' on pots and selector switches: before
> storing, loosen the set screws if the plastic knob
> doesn't have metal thread insert. Draakes don't , Japs
> do. When the 'all plastic' knob is  tightened on the
> shaft it becomes in a permanent 'stress' state. Therefore
> with time it will give in, crack and spread open. So
> again when in storage for a long period loosen the set
> screws.
> Gene, for the knobs already cracked, 'crazy glue'
> (cyanoacrylic) can be a 'solution'. Apply the glue
> sparingly with the knob off the shaft, let harden for two
> or three days and put back on. If there is a set screw
> don't tighten it too much. For certain heavy band switch
> applications I think that if the knob is cracked and a
> 'lot ' of turning power is required, the knob will not
> hold. On some of my Yaesus there are band switches that
> require (in my humble opinion) way too much 'turning
> power' . In this case I play with the spring that presses
> against the detent balls. I force the spring away from
> the ball repetitively and after a few attempts the
> "detent' will become easier to overcome. Be carefully
> with this technique as there is no going back if you
> 'unbend' the spring too much. But it will make life
> easier for the old boat anchor and its band switch knobs.
> Whew!!
> 73
> Peter
> VE2FAR
> 


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