[Milsurplus] Repair of small varible capacitors

[David Stinson]

> As I remember it, Dave discussed this
> issue some time ago, either here,
> or on the ARC5 list...
> In any case, as I remember it, Dave
> slipped piecies of thin plastic between
> the shorted plates to separate them
> Ken W7EKB
> ------------------------
> Thanks, Ken.  I did indeed, and still do.
> Many people have their favorite way to
> fix this problem, but I've never had
> consistant luck with glues or trying to
> drill (1 millimeter off and no workie).
>
> I wrote a short piece for Electric Radio
> in January of 2018 about fixing this
> with clear, stiff plastic shims, cut from
> the hard, clear plastic everthing gets
> sold in these days.
> Worked without fail for me so far.
> If you don't have the issue available,
> I could type it up here.
> GL OM ES 73 DE Dave AB5S
>
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