[R-390] Panel refurbishment...

[Bill Guyger via R-390]

FWIW

I did a panel for a transmitter out of the '55 handbook and being as how the old fashion decal sets are not available, I did some layout guides using my Visio CAD program for example 0 - 10 around a knob and legends like Plate Tuning etc. and printed them on transparent plastic intended for use in over head projectors.

I then taped them to the panel such that I could slip a sheet of dry transfer  lettering under the guide sheet and line the lettering up properly. I would then lift the loose edge of the guide sheet and rub the transfer letter onto the panel.

It was pretty tedious, but looked really good afterward. The final step was to spray the panel with fixative.

I can send anyone who is interested a picture off list since the list doesn't permit attachments.

Bill AD5OL

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> On Apr 8, 2015, at 7:36 PM, Pete Williams <jupete at internode.on.net> wrote:
> 
> ​ Some years back I had couple of silkscreened panels needing attention
> and made a visit to our local trophy engraver for  suggestions....he uses
> laser  engraving for  some of his work doing panels for industrial use
> and  said  why not have me do a computer program after copying the  sample
> and I'll  laser engrave the lettering after  you paint the  surface.
> The upshot  was he did this. copied the layout, the   font, I cleaned the
> panel down, painted the  appropriate grey  and he  then ran the  computer
> controlled laser over the   job.... Result perfect as the laser took the
> lettering down to the  metal surface .
> He still has the program as I have a panel here needing   treatment .
> I'm sure you guys would have even better facilities than I have access to
> in  rural VK3 but the principle  remains valid.... ...Cost not a deterrent
> if a  few need the  job done .
> Cheers
> Pete VK3IZ
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