[ARC5] ARC-5 repair

[Robert Nickels]

Mike Hanz wrote:
>
> One approach that I've used successfully is shown at 
> http://aafradio.org/garajmahal/Removing_command_receiver_capacitor_tops.html 
> (the lathe isn't essential, just handy to use if you have one.)  A 
> little bit of JB Weld and you end up with a pretty tight assembly. 
Hi Mike,

Thanks for the great suggestion!  I wouldn't have have thought of using 
the tubing cutter, but it looks like that would work slick.  I have an 
HLV lathe, and assume that's what is shown, so I guess that answers my 
question of whether collets large enough are available.   I need to put 
5C collets on my shop wish list ;-)   I have tried using a cutoff tool 
to open up electrolytic cans held in my three jaw chuck, with fairly 
dismal results.  Using a hacksaw blade worked pretty well however.

I managed to pry the rolled edge of the BC-453 can back with a pair of 
flush-cutters and fitted three mylars inside.  I twisted one lead of 
each together and soldered it to the can for the ground side, and 
drilled three small holes in the lid and wrapped to the three 
terminals.  It turned out to be a lot easier than I expected - thanks 
for all the good suggestions.

73, Bob W9RAN