On Fri, Mar 18, 2016 at 8:00 AM, Michael Thompson < michael.99.thomp...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I received my reproduction 8/e panel from Rod Smallwood (aka "panelman") > this week. It looks spectacular compared to the peeling paint on the > original. Rod did not drill the hole for the rotary switch because the > position varies a little depending on the revision of the switch panel. I > put the original panel on top of the new one, marked the rotary switch > location, drilled a pilot hole and successively larger holes. I had to > adjust the position of the AC power switch a little to optimize the > clearance around the switches, but that was easy. > > The original panel had rubber bumpers between the panel and the front of > the chassis that I will attach to the new panel with double sided adhesive > tape. The original panel had a tapered relief at the back of the hole for > the AC power switch, but the new one does not. I will use a file or Dremel > tool to remove some of the panel material. Without the relief the panel > will get stressed near the AC switch. > > Overall, the workmanship on the panel is spectacular. Now I need to repaint > the 8/e front panel frame, RX01, RK05, and TU56 so they look as nice as the > new front panel. > > -- > Michael Thompson > I concur. Mine arrived this week and it's more of a work of art than a computer panel. Absolutely stunning. Kudos to Rod and his professional silk screeners for making this available. Mike