[Hallicrafters] rebuilding caps

[Lorne Bohn]

While we are on the topic of restuffing caps., has anyone tried to restuff
the "Black Beauty" type of paper caps.?  There are other brands that have
the same round, hard plastic coating as well.  Best regards,


Lorne Bohn,
Nanaimo, B.C.,
Canada,

----- Original Message -----
From: "Al Parker" <anchor at ec.rr.com>
To: "Lloyd" <kk7iz at cox.net>; "hallicrafters" <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, March 01, 2003 4:54 AM
Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] rebuilding caps


> Hi Lloyd,
>     I think I had seen your extraction method related by you sometime
ago -
> I did use a lag screw on the one I did that was a little stubborn,
probably
> the the "black ukumpucky" one.  I should have mentioned it in my
narrative,
> maybe I'll do an revision - I see a few folks have already looked there.
>     And yes, $20 plus caps is a reasonable price, I'd do the same if I had
a
> mind to.
> 73,
> Al, W8UT
> New Bern, NC
> BoatAnchors appreciated here
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>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Lloyd" <kk7iz at cox.net>
> To: "hallicrafters" <hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Friday, February 28, 2003 11:34 PM
> Subject: [Hallicrafters] rebuilding caps
>
>
> > I chuck them in a lathe and turn a cut at the shoulder that is usually
at
> > one end or the other. Remove bottom (or top). Get a LARGE lag screw, or
> > better yet one of those large hooks you screw into the garage wall to
hang
> > heavy things on. The more threads the better, at least 1/4 inch in
> diameter.
> > Start a pilot hole in the center of the guts with a drill bit, go
several
> > inches deep. Screw the lag or hook into the pilot hole DEEP. (Hook works
> > best as it acts as a handle) Heat case with a heat gun and start pulling
> > gently. Clean up "tar" mess with paint thinner or whatever solvent you
> find
> > works best.
> > There are several ways to salvage lugs depending on how cap is
> constructed.
> > Install new caps, wire correctly and slip parts back together again.
> > After you have done this once, you will know why I charge $20 plus
> > capacitors to rebuild one. Don't do too many, but people I have done
them
> > for were all satisfied.
> > Lloyd Godsey  KK7IZ
> > 1315 N. Udall Circle
> > Mesa, Az  85203
> >
> > 1-480-620-7145 (cell)
> >
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> >
> > kk7iz at cox.net
> >
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