[CW] E.F. Johnson Speed-X bug #114-520

[TroyW6HV]

Beautiful! Great looking restoration!
73,
Troy, W6HV

-----Original Message----- 
From: Rick Dettinger
Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2013 12:20 PM
To: CW at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [CW] E.F. Johnson Speed-X bug #114-520

Some time ago, I mentioned that I was re-conditioning a new to me Speed-X 
bug, probably from the 1950's.  I had a request to post photos when I was 
finished.  Since I am done with the project, and since I just got my first 
digital camera, I reckon it is time to give it a try.
I totally dis-assembled the bug, soaked the small parts in alcohol, and used 
a tooth brush to clean.  The larger parts got cleaned with toothpaste and a 
cloth.  The finger pieces were in bad shape, and, since I prefer the 
Vibroplex type, I made my own.  The wood is Ebony, and the knob is lathe 
turned and glued on the thumb piece.  It works well for me.  I am obviously 
not a stickler for historical correctness.  I replaced the insulating 
bushings  with new ones from Vibroplex.  The are available from Vibroplex 
and work well.

73,  Rick Dettinger  K7MW






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