[R-390] Need help with an escutcheon
N4BUQ at aol.com
N4BUQ at aol.com
Sun Jan 23 15:15:18 EST 2005
I have an escutcheon that is missing the machined "rivets" that hold the
clamps that hold the glass in place. If I had a lathe, I could machine some
replacements myself, but I don't have access to one. Even if I did have these,
making the little spring-like holders would be a challenge.
If I could get some replacement "rivets", I could fashion something to hold
the glass in place. Alternatively, I was thinking that if I could get some
small screws (#6-32?) and have them machined to match the conical shape and
rounded head, then I could use them to hold a "backing" frame as well. Using
flat-head machine screws just looks wrong.
Anyone know how I might solve this? I kind of hate to get an entire
replacement escutcheon (although that would be nice), because if I can fix this one
suitably, it will keep me from having another useless spare part.
Thanks in advance!
Barry(III) - N4BUQ
(BTW, Hank, I got the Tinnerman clamps and they are exact replacements.
Thanks!)
Alter
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