[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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