[ICOM] tuning knob skirt

[Gary P. Fiber]

When I build camera boxes I have been using Bron "Killer Red" double 
faced tape, though its thin nothing moves once its attached.
Also 3M make a nice thicker double faced mounting tape and it also works 
quite well.

Gary K8IZ

On 12/13/2010 1:08 PM, Jim Hargrave wrote:
> Al,
>
> The foam tape is available at most home/hardware stores. Its used for
> holding fixtures on a shower wall or for holding large paintings in place.
> It comes in various widths and thickness. It should be available at office
> supply stores. Also Automotive supply stores will have it to hold trim
> pieces in place.
>
> I have used it to hold my Microphone hook in place. It has a very good
> adhesive.
>
>       73's Jim
>        W5IFP
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net
>> [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Alan Leith
>> Sent: Monday, December 13, 2010 2:21 PM
>> To: 'ICOM Reflector'
>> Subject: Re: [ICOM] tuning knob skirt
>>
>>
>>
>> Hi Jim,
>>
>> Nope, have just used the carpet tape that's available at most hardware
>> stores.  I'll have to see if I can find the foam stuff you mention.
>>
>> Also, I'll put a call through to the west coast in a couple of
>> hours to see
>> if ICOM has the skirts.  I don't know if all ICOM tuning knobs
>> are the same
>> size but if they are, I'm sure to get one.
>>
>> Thanks for the idea.
>>
>> 73
>>
>> Al, VE1AL
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net
>> [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On
>> Behalf Of Jim Hargrave
>> Sent: Monday, December 13, 2010 4:16 PM
>> To: ICOM Reflector
>> Subject: Re: [ICOM] tuning knob skirt
>>
>> Al,
>>
>> Have you tried using the double faced foam tape. It will usually stick
>> pretty good to both surfaces.
>>
>>       73's Jim
>>        W5IFP
>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net
>>> [mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Alan Leith
>>> Sent: Monday, December 13, 2010 1:41 PM
>>> To: 'ICOM Reflector'
>>> Subject: [ICOM] tuning knob skirt
>>>
>>>
>>> The rubber skirt for the tuning knob on my '761 seems, over the years,
>>> to have stretched.  It now sits loosely on the knob and this has
>>> become an annoyance to me.
>>>
>>> Does anyone know where I might be able to beg, borrow or steal (or
>>> buy, if I have to) a skirt that will fit more tightly on my tuning knob?
>>>
>>> Currently I have a tie wrap holding it in place and I have tried
>>> double-faced tape that only gums things up and doesn't work well at all.
>>> The tie wrap is both unsightly and uncomfortable when I tune.
>>>
>>> Any help would be appreciated.
>>>
>>> 73
>>>
>>> Al, VE1AL
>>>
>>>
>>>
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-- 
Gary P. Fiber K8IZ

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Washington State Resident.

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