[Boatanchors] Replacement Part Query

[Todd, KA1KAQ]

On Sat, Mar 10, 2012 at 3:38 PM, Todd, KA1KAQ <ka1kaq at gmail.com> wrote:

> Have been in the process of restoring a nice set of Heathkit Indians
> (Apache & Mohawk) to put back on the air. The Mohawk is set and the Apache
> would've been, but a final checkout before re-installing in the cabinet
> produced a snapped copper(beryllium?) tuning strap for the FINAL control.
>

Wanted to update folks with the final result of the broken final tuning
strap. Thanks to Mel, K6KBE, I now have a better-than-original replacement
strap installed in the Apache so it can be put back on the air this
weekend.

Posted the results along with a few photos on AMfone.net for anyone
interested:

http://amfone.net/Amforum/index.php?topic=30772.0

Thanks again to everyone who offered suggestions. I was thinking of using a
small coated, steel cable, but the eyelets would've been difficult to make
and the chance of flexing would be pretty high. The material Mel sent to me
provides a solid, positive feel without the typical flexing felt with the
original thin copper.