[Milsurplus] BC-221 frequency meter lid removal?

[J. Forster]

I'm not so sure it's Plexiglass. More like Celloloid. Plexi doesn't yellow
and shrink. Celluloid does.

You might try thick Acetate or Lexan sheet.

-John

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> At 13:58 20-01-14, Mike T wrote:
>
>
>>I have a BC-221 that has a crack in the cover that sits on top of
>>the frequency booklet. Since the plastic (plexiglass?) cover looks
>>to be riveted into place the best solution seems to replace either
>>the hinged cover that opens up to reveal the frequency book or the
>>entire front cover itself. I am having trouble figuring out how to
>>unhinge either hinge. Does anyone have any idea
>>
>>Thank you,
>>
>>- Mike
>
>
> Welcome to the club on that one! I've got the same problem.
>
> I've been looking around for some small brass rivets to replace the
> ones holding the plastic in place.
>
> BTW...   I'm also looking at OTHER materials rather than plexiglass;
> setting rivets is almost certain to
> result in cracking around the rivet holes..
>
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