[Hallicrafters] Re: Decal System & silk screen

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Hi Folks,
  I have recently had a silk screen made for Hallicrafters R-42 & R-46 
speakers.  I'm trying to master the technique of ink/paint application, 
it's a lot different than doing T-shirts of fabric.  I did grosses of T-
shirts back in the '70's, in my basement, this is much finer, and like 
Charlie says, the ink is critical.  Regular oil based paint can be 
used, if it's thickened with the proper gel from an artist supply 
place, but still is touchy.  Regular ink comes in gallons, maybe 
somewhere has quarts, I dunno, that should make it easier, but still 
costly.  In any case, it's very costly for a "one-off."  Screen cost 
$50-100 depending upon artwork, etc., I got mine for just under $50, 
simple art, and a very helpful supplier.
  When I'm done, I'll have an R-42 & R-46 for myself, and 1 each for 
sale, but the price will be in the $125 range, for units that look very 
close to original.
73,
Al, W8UT

----- Original Message -----
From: Charlie <pincon at erols.com>
Date: Thursday, August 11, 2005 9:06 am
Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters]  Decal  System

> Why don't you just "bite the bullet" and have a real silk screen 
> made?  That
> way it'll look perfect and just like the original.  There's loads of
> companies around that can make one for you.  Even with all the fancy
> graphics stuff out there, old time silk screening remains a very 
> popularmethod of labeling panels.
> 
> The decals, while looking OK at first are not nearly as durable as 
> realsilk-screening.  Also, don't be tempted to use regular "paint" 
> on the
> screen.  Chances are, it'll screw up the screen and look like krap 
> anyway.Use real "silk-screen" ink for the job, or, have it done 
> professionally.(Not at a T-shirt shop either.)
> 
> 73' Charlie k3ICH
> 
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