[Heathkit] SB-401 Tuning Knob Insert Replacement?

[Rbethman]

Dan,

An "exacto> knife handle with a blade that is PERPENDICULAR to the LONG 
axis of the handle.

Slowly and GENTLY work it into the CENTER of the EXISTING insert.  
Slowly and carefully lift the "old" insert.  These inserts were attached 
with a "contact" cement/adhesive.

It will take time and effort.  I'm not sure what or how to clean the 
knob afterward.

Perhaps "Goof Off" will work - BUT - you must "TEST" this cleaner on the 
same material SOMEWHERE to determine whether or not it will DAMAGE the 
knob material.

The replacement insert can be put in place using "contact 
cement/adhesive" one again.

Best of Luck!  Let us know how this progresses AND works out!

My very FIRST rig was a Heath SB-102, a PS-23, and SP-600.

I'd love to do it, My first Novice Station, again!  Don't know what this 
would cost me to acquire.  Just don't want TRASH. Want something 
reasonably working/restorable.

Have TS-820S w/VFO to trade.  Works fine.  Just need to put in finals.  
I removed them for an Apache.

Bob - N0DGN

OTAKEBI at aol.com wrote:
> I just bought an Aluminum tuning knob replacement insert for my  SB-401.
> My question is should I remove the old one completely or is it  best to glue 
> the new one over the old.
> If I have to remove the old insert to do a good job on this restoration do  
> any of you know a good way to remove it without damage to the old knob?
> I do not see an easy way to do it.
> I have an old knob that I have been using to figure a way to do it but it  
> can't be removed with ease.
> Must be a trick out on the list to do this right.
> Thanks in advance,
> Dan/N4VET
>   

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