[Test-Equipment] Re: Test-Equipment Digest, Vol 56, Issue 11
Roland Burgan
rburgan at up.net
Mon Dec 29 11:22:52 EST 2008
I've used Krylon clear acrylic (gloss) for some time on various metal
and plastic project cases. I use a light spray coat for the first layer,
letting it dry, before attempting any further coats. That makes sure the
lettering does not float, if subsequent coats are a bit wet.
Roland, KB8XI
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> 1. Reproduction Dials (n2lxm at juno.com)
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> 3. RE: Reproduction Dials (Roger Shultz)
> 4. Re: Reproduction Dials (Brian Clarke)
> 5. Re: Reproduction Dials (Richard Knoppow)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 20:08:01 -0500
> From: n2lxm at juno.com
> Subject: [Test-Equipment] Reproduction Dials
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> 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
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> Message: 2
> Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 19:26:38 -0600
> From: Tom N?JMY <n0jmy at hayseedhamfest.com>
> Subject: Re: [Test-Equipment] Reproduction Dials
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> 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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> Message: 3
> Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 20:32:12 -0500
> From: "Roger Shultz" <nj2r at verizon.net>
> Subject: RE: [Test-Equipment] Reproduction Dials
> To: "'Discussion of Electronic Test Equipment'"
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> 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
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: test-equipment-bounces at mailman.qth.net
> [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. .
>
> www.hayseedhamfest.com
> Multi-section Can Capacitors
> for Heathkit, Drake, more...
>
> 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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> Message: 4
> Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:42:20 +1100
> From: "Brian Clarke" <brianclarke01 at optusnet.com.au>
> Subject: Re: [Test-Equipment] Reproduction Dials
> To: "Discussion of Electronic Test Equipment"
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> Hi Jeff,
>
> I envy your seven days - pure gluttony! Bliss!!
>
> When I was making printed wiring board [PWB] transparencies, I used an
> Archer [Radio Shack] product called Protective Spray, number 64-2317, to
> hold down dry transfers . It was an acrylic product. I doubt that the
> product is still available - who uses dry transfers for making PWBs these
> days? So, I suggest that you find any acrylic spray and try it out on a bit
> of throwaway Plexiglas that you have put any dry transfers on. I tried
> several products before settling on this one, because some caused the
> letters to shrivel.
>
> 73 de Brian, VK2GCE.
>
>
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> Message: 5
> Date: Sun, 28 Dec 2008 19:48:06 -0800
> From: "Richard Knoppow" <dickburk at ix.netcom.com>
> Subject: Re: [Test-Equipment] Reproduction Dials
> To: "Discussion of Electronic Test Equipment"
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Brian Clarke" <brianclarke01 at optusnet.com.au>
> To: "Discussion of Electronic Test Equipment"
> <test-equipment at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2008 5:42 PM
> Subject: Re: [Test-Equipment] Reproduction Dials
>
>
>
>> Hi Jeff,
>>
>> I envy your seven days - pure gluttony! Bliss!!
>>
>> When I was making printed wiring board [PWB]
>> transparencies, I used an Archer [Radio Shack] product
>> called Protective Spray, number 64-2317, to hold down dry
>> transfers . It was an acrylic product. I doubt that the
>> product is still available - who uses dry transfers for
>> making PWBs these days? So, I suggest that you find any
>> acrylic spray and try it out on a bit of throwaway
>> Plexiglas that you have put any dry transfers on. I tried
>> several products before settling on this one, because some
>> caused the letters to shrivel.
>>
>> 73 de Brian, VK2GCE.
>>
> Check out model train stores for sprays used to protect
> decals. Test to make sure the spray does not act as a
> solvent for the base or for the ink on the transfers. The
> Krylon recommended by someone else probably works as well
> but this is an alternative.
>
> --
> Richard Knoppow
> Los Angeles, CA, USA
> dickburk at ix.netcom.com
>
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