[NJARC] Philco Console

Fri, 18 Apr 2003 11:20:11 -0400

My experience with speaker repair is similar to those suggestions already
made but I prefer a water based wood glue (Elmers or Titebond)applied
sparingly with a cotton swab and covered with tissue paper, again using the
swab to work the glue in, much like working with fiberglas.  After drying, I
spray the cone with a lacquer type hair spray (aerosol can, not pump type).
Again use sparingly, applying several coats if necessary.  Too much will
wick down into the voice coil.  This treatment remains flexible and
strengthens the cone against further tears.

----- Original Message -----
From: <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2003 11:49 PM
Subject: [NJARC] Philco Console

> Hello to all,
>        My latest project is a Philco Console 41-295, code 121 that a
friend
> asked me to see if I could get working again. This is an 11 tube 4 band
radio
> with push buttons.  The speaker has a nasty rip in it.  Short of having it
> reconed, does anyone have any secret recipe for patching speaker cones?
The
> chassis is in very good condition with the exception of several of the
rubber
> insulated wires losing the insulation.  The cabinet looks good also and he
> plans to restore the finish.
>        I have a pretty good idea of the values for most of the caps., but
> there are two metal electrolytics that have illegible labels.  They have
> leaked out so I'm not holding much hope of getting a measurement on them.
> There is nothing stamped on them either.  I have a bad Riders schematic
and a
> Beitmans that isn't much better.
>        Is there some way to get a parts list for this model.  The
schematics
> have reference numbers and I think I can figure it out from there.  The
> 41-300 used a similar schematic as well.
>        Also, does anyone have any suggestion of what material to use to
> replace the rubber band type material that was used on the ends of the
slide
> rule dial?
>
> Thanks in advance for your help.
> Joe Devonshire
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