Mark and All, I've had good success (2 for 2) repairing split/cracked TenTec 238 tuner selector knobs and would be willing to attempt the same procedure with the 2B preselector knob. I remove the inside hub of the knob then machine an aluminum or brass hub (drilled and tapped for the set screw) and epoxy it inside the knob. I then compress the knob around the new hub to glue the crack as tight as possible. The crack would probably still be visible on close inspection but the knob/hub will be significantly stronger. Of course, the best solution is a new knob if one can be found.
Up to this point, I had not considered doing this as a service to others but with original knobs becoming "unobtainium" maybe it would help keep our great vintage Drake equipment operating and looking good for years to come. Let me know if you would like to give it a try. I would not have availability until after Jan 21, however. 73, Stan, KF4BY C-Lines, C4, W4, L4B, TR4C, RV4, 2B, 2BQ, 2C, 2NT, UV3, TR7, RV75, MN2700, etc. (I really enjoy the Drake equipment!) On Fri, Jan 4, 2013 at 8:25 PM, Mark <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi,**** > > ** ** > > Does anyone have a 2B Preselector knob for sale, or know where I can get > one? While mine is still working, it has a crack in it. If not, does > anyone know who supplied them to Drake?**** > > ** ** > > Finally, it looks as it the 2C used the same knob. Is that true?**** > > ** ** > > Thanks and 73,**** > > Mark NO8J**** > > _______________________________________________ > Drakelist mailing list > [email protected] > http://mailman.zerobeat.net/mailman/listinfo/drakelist > >
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