Castings needed (was [Milsurplus] Yet Another Unknown Set

Thu, 5 Feb 2004 00:46:36 EST

Speaking of homebrew and only barely related by that to the unknown set, is 
there anyone still around who does home foundry work? Used to be common among 
model railroaders and ship builders - not so much radio I guess. The DM-21's 
used in the BC-312 and BC-314 (and also RC-58-B) have an ageing problem that 
seems to have gotten worse just over the last couple of years. There are two 
aluminum or pot metal castings attached to the case that support the actual 
dynamotor. Three or four years ago, I could count on about one in five being in 
multiple pieces. Since late last year, that has gone over one in two. Anyone up to 
trying to cast some new ones? Brass would also be acceptable. I can provide a 
(very) few intact samples to use as patterns and can handle the minimal 
finish machining.

In a message dated 2/4/2004 10:30:39 PM Central Standard Time, 
[email protected] writes: 
> >I have known a few hams who could build that well. You might be
> >surprised at what some of us can do in the basement workshop.

73
Robert Downs - Houston 
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