[Drake] refinish work

[MIKE SOUHRADA]

YASH@aol.com wrote:

> Is there a source anywhere for getting the face plates on the early drake gear redone.. like the tr-4 or rv-4 etc. cabinets are no problem ,just the face plates.
> thanks to all.
> dale k8peo

Dale
Glad you brought this up.Last week I was thinking of the process to do 
just that. I have this old
TR 4C panel that is badly corroded and been wondering if there was any
demand for a reproduction of such an item since Drake quit providing them.
I've never done it but wondered how many would be interested and if it
would be worth the trouble. There was a time when many requests went out
on the list and I think someone had started reproductions.
However, haven't seen a request like yours in some time.
One drawback is the variety of front panels. I only have the "C" line 
and TR panel to make masters.
BTW I'm the ham that made many of the Hammarlund clock lens until some
guy came along and undercut my price with a cheap imitation(from what 
I've been told). So I quit doing it, lots of labor for each lens.
And a high scrap rate to meet my standards.
Mike
Iowa