[Hallicrafters] Split meters

[ATanner283 at aol.com]

Lloyd......I know how you feel. I came up with a way to repair Collins KWS-1 
tuning knobs. The common problem with them is a deformation of the diameter 
that holds the shaft, rendering them useless. I made a machining fixture to 
hold the knobs, bought some materials and was successful on mine and a few 
others that took me up on the offer I made. Keep in mind that they are JUNK 
if not repaired. I said I would fix them for FREE and all I expected was a 
reimbursement for postage. The first three or four went fine and then it 
started. After a particularly nasty gent in Texas and one in California took 
me to task for modifying the knob (the mod was internal and absolutely could 
not be seen) I had  had enough and withdrew my offer. I now do not offer that 
service at all. (Remember the part was USELESS unless repaired) I have also 
given prices for machining of amp parts (panels, connecting shafts, sub 
chassis, etc.) and am often met with very surprised builders who think the 
machine shop was a welfare operation. Even though the prices were down to 
dirt minimum. So again, I decided to offer that service only to friends. 
Dealing with the public at large is too hard and I'm too old to bother with 
it.
   By the way folks.....The SX-100 that we have been picking parts off of is 
about finished. There is really nothing left now except  the chassis, the 
main tuning dial and glass, and a very beat up "S" meter. It goes in the 
burial Monday. Even that project resulted in about 75% success, as some did 
not send reimbursement for postage, or even an email  that they received the 
parts. The old rig sure gave up a lot though, and I'm sure there are at least 
a few rigs now running because of this one, and I don't know how many before 
I got it......................73   Al/W8FAX


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