[Boatanchors] Capacitors

[Richard Knoppow]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rob Atkinson" <ranchorobbo at gmail.com>
To: "Richard Knoppow" <1oldlens1 at ix.netcom.com>
Cc: "Robert Moses" <rhmoses at earthlink.net>; 
<Boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 10:46 AM
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Capacitors


That's like trying to find the four chrome plated brass 
screws that
hold the front and back of the D104 head together.

Rob
K5UJ


On Thu, Aug 25, 2011 at 11:05 AM, Richard Knoppow
<1oldlens1 at ix.netcom.com> wrote:
>
> I am even having a hard time finding hardware. For
> instance I just obtained an antique Vibroplex bug which is
> missing the little screw that holds the dot paddle. Not a
> common size and no regular hardware store has any. In this
> case I can get a replacement from Vibroplex but it will 
> take
> a phone call and a couple of days plus postage.
>

    I ordered these from Vibroplex today along with some 
other stuff. I have available here several conentional 
hardware stores but they all get their supplies from 
Tru-Value. Two surplus hardware places, a couple of 
industrial specialty hardware houses. I did not try the 
surplus or industrial places; too far to drive. The gas 
would have cost more than the parts and shipping from 
Vibroplex.
    My other source for odd hardware, especially small 
stuff, is hobby shops. Those specializing in model railroads 
generally have all sorts of stuf. I didn't try those either.
    I have not tried to take apart a D-104 but it could well 
have something really exotic in it.


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Richard Knoppow
Los Angeles
WB6KBL
dickburk at ix.netcom.com