[Test-Equipment] Reproduction Dials

[Roger Shultz]

My experience is similar Tom and Jeff. The only precaution is to not flood
the surface as I have seen some lettering float as a result. The Krylon
Crystal Clear is what I have used too. I know it comes in gloss and there is
also a Matte finish though it may be just labeled as "matte finish". I use
that when protecting the round drum dials as used on Collins A-line gear.

73, Roger, NJ2R

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[mailto:test-equipment-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Tom NØJMY
Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2008 8:27 PM
To: Discussion of Electronic Test Equipment
Subject: Re: [Test-Equipment] Reproduction Dials

Jeff, I've had good luck with a few light coats of Krylon "Crystal 
Clear" spray polyurethane.  I think you can get various glosses, 
depending on what you like.

I usually don't wait a long time between coats.  They're not totally 
dry, in other words, but not wet.  I don't know if it makes a 
difference.  It just seemed like a good idea.

73,
Tom NØJMY.  .

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n2lxm at juno.com wrote:
> Greetings All,
> 
> 
>         I having a great time in the Shop/Shack this week(got seven whole
> days to my self) to work on and finish up some 2008 projects. I am
> recapping an NRI RF Signal Generator and needed to make a replacement
> Dial/pointer. I made the replacement out of Plexi glass, scored a
> indicator line and mounted to the original mount. How ever the original
> had the band markings on the reverse side, the one I made I used Dry
> Transfer letters on the top side. Dose anyone have a good way of sealing
> or coating the Dry Transfer letters so they will hold up under use . Any
> help will be greatly appreciated.
> 
> 
>                                 Jeff N2LXM
>                   AMATEUR RADIO OPERATOR
>                                 AMERICAN
>                                   PATRIOT
>                   Proud Father of two US MARINES
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