[Hallicrafters] Halicrafters Ringed Knobs

[Richard Knoppow]

    I meant to also ask about the metal bandswitch knobs. Again, 
I don't remember what they looked like new and the advertising 
photos are not of much help. Same question, what sort of finish 
did they have and has anyone been able to restore them? How did 
you do it?

On 11/11/2021 3:04 PM, Richard Knoppow wrote:
>      The tuning knobs for the S-40 and a couple of other 
> receivers, have metal trim rings around the periphery. Although I 
> must have seen many when the were new (I am pretty old) I can't 
> remember what sort of finish they had. I don't think they were 
> bright chrome, perhaps satin chrome or nickel. Does anyone know? 
>   I would like to restore a few old knobs where the rings are 
> badly brassed but would like to make them as authentic as 
> possible. Knowing H its likely there were variations but I would 
> like to have some idea. Also, has anyone been successful in 
> restoring these rings? If so how did you do it.

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Richard Knoppow
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