Re: [drakelist] TR7 Knobs
Ron Wagner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Not tried the 7 line, but for my 4 line I used White Out (the "toxic" stuff, not the fake water based stuff). Excess can be wiped off with finger if needed prior to drying. Dried can be "chipped" off with your finger nail. I even put lines on my HR2600 knobs which only had "slotted" knobs before. Mine has lasted over 15 years on the 4 line. 73, Ron WD8SBB On Thu, 3 Apr 2008, Bill Carpenter wrote: "Bill Carpenter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- The white lines and dots on my TR7 knobs have become almost invisible. Has anyone re-painted these and if so what paint did you use? 73, Bill NZ0T -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net -- -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] TR7 Knobs
"Jim Shorney" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- On Thu, 3 Apr 2008 07:11:41 -0500, Bill Carpenter wrote: >The white lines and dots on my TR7 knobs have become almost invisible. Has >anyone re-painted these and if so what paint did you use? First off, have you tried cleaning them with a soft toothbrush and a gentle cleaning liquid? My method of choice, both for refurbing old knobs and for painting new knobs that manufacturers don't see fit to paint (TM-D700, for one), is to use a small bottle of Testor's gloss white model paint and a very pointy toothpick. Spillover can be removed as Gary describes. The paint flows and fills well, and two applications will leave very nice, tough, very WHITE lines. Be sure to clean your knobs first (no matter which method you use) so they are free of dirt and grease. I painted the paintless knobs of my HR-2510 years ago, and the lines are still bright and visible. http://incolor.inetnebr.com/jshorney/images/2510E.jpg I can see the knob settings on my TM-D700 now when it's really dark in the car. In both cases, the grooves for the paint were embossed into the knobs, they just didn't paint them. 73 -Jim -- Ham Radio NU0C TR7/RV7, TR6/RV6, T4XC/R4C, L4B, NCL2000, SB104A, R390A, GT550A/RV550A, HyGain 3750, IBM PS/2 - all vintage, all the time! HyGain 3750 User's Group - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HyGain_3750/ -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] TR7 Knobs
"Gary Poland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- Bill, You can use lacquer sticks available from most home centers or white enamel and a small brush. The Drake knobs are painted. Brush the paint into the recessed area, wait a spell, and careful wipe off the excess with a paper towel moistened with paint thinner. 73, Gary -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
Re: [drakelist] TR7 Knobs
In a message dated 4/3/2008 9:53:36 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Antique radio supply and other houses sell various colors of putty-like > "fill sticks" that can be used to re-establish the white dots or lines. Yes, and also Try your Local Crafts/artist paint supply Store, for "OIL BAR" sticks, they are lacquer sticks which will last for years. They come in all sorts of colors 73 Rich WA2RQY/4 ** Planning your summer road trip? Check out AOL Travel Guides. (http://travel.aol.com/travel-guide/united-states?ncid=aoltrv000316)
Re: [drakelist] TR7 Knobs
Antique radio supply and other houses sell various colors of putty-like "fill sticks" that can be used to re-establish the white dots or lines. -Original Message- From: Bill Carpenter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thu, 3 Apr 2008 8:11 am Subject: [drakelist] TR7 Knobs "Bill Carpenter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang? --? The white lines and dots on my TR7 knobs have become almost invisible. Has anyone re-painted these and if so what paint did you use?? ? 73,? ? Bill NZ0T ? ? --? Submissions: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body? Hopelessly Lost: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message? Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net? --?
Re: [drakelist] TR7 Knobs
Yes - you can purchase a small tube of white paint (lacquer, I think) that works sort of like a pen. They can be purchased at art supply or drafting/blueprint shops. (Gee, do drafting shops exist any more?!) They work very well at putting a nice, new, fresh white cursor or dot on the Drake knobs. Mike, K2UXE, taught me this one. 73, Duane At 07:11 AM 4/3/2008, you wrote: "Bill Carpenter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- The white lines and dots on my TR7 knobs have become almost invisible. Has anyone re-painted these and if so what paint did you use? 73, Bill NZ0T -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net -- Duane Calvin, AC5AA Austin, Texas www.ac5aa.com
[drakelist] TR7 Knobs
"Bill Carpenter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> made an utterance to the drakelist gang -- The white lines and dots on my TR7 knobs have become almost invisible. Has anyone re-painted these and if so what paint did you use? 73, Bill NZ0T -- Submissions:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - unsubscribe drakelist in body Hopelessly Lost:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - help in body of message Zerobeat Web Page: www.zerobeat.net - sponsored by www.tlchost.net --
