[Milsurplus] Old rubber covered wires

[J. Forster]

James C Whartenby wrote:

> John
> I guess Glyptal would work but it gets real hard and brittle.  That is why it
> was used as a witness mark on cables and pots.  Isn't there a plastic coating,
> with a high voltage breakdown, used for bare metal tools that stays pliable?
> I would think it would work out better but I don't know about the cost which
> is also a consideration.
> Regards,
> Jim
>

Hi Jim,

Glyptal does get hard, like Duco cement. I thought of it because it is a period
material and is used as you described. The wires are already completely stiff
and don't need to flex. I want the repair to be as realistic as possible. In the
first post I neglected to include that the wires are various colors of rubber.
Cost is not a consideration, but preservation is. I would rather leave the set
unpowered, than rewire it with modern wire. This is a pretty rare, completely
unmodified, R.1155 receiver. Most all have had the DF parts stripped out and
been adapted for ham use.

Thanks,
John