One of the big problems restoring a Drake C-4 Station Console are the wheels
of the clock mechanism. They are usually dirty and yellowed.
One of the big problems restoring a Drake Station Consoles are the wheels of
the clock mechanism. They are usually dirty and yellowed. I have posted some
before and after pictures. You may have already found out the hard way that
cleaners will smear the ink right off of them. I have found that with some WD-40
and patience I could resurrect the motors but not the face
After it happened to me I started to fool around trying to make replacements.
I tried paper and address labels in a printer, vinyl in a printer etc. Finally
I hired a graphic artist and had them professionally reproduced and screen
printed on vinyl.
Even that proved to be a problem because when you applied them the vinyl tended to
stretch slightly so they didn't fit perfectly. The vendor suggested that I laminate an
additional layer of clear on top of them which stopped
the stretching and they are now perfected. If you use a modicum of care they
will go right over your old clock wheels and make them
to me I started to fool around trying to make replacements. I tried paper and address
labels in a printer, vinyl in a printer etc. Finally I hired a graphic artist and had them
professionally reproduced and screen printed on vinyl. Even that proved to be
a problem because when you applied them the vinyl tended to stretch even a bit
so they didn't fit perfectly. The vendor suggested that we laminate an additional layer
of clear vinyl on top of them to control the stretching. If you use a modicum of care
they will go right over your old clock wheels and make them look new again.
You can wash them all day long and they will not fade, smear etc. They have
a special adhesive on the back that allows you to position them several times
while you are installing them in case you get a bit crooked or are not happy with the way
you have them.
NOTE: This auction is ONLY for the label kit and does not include any of the related
mechanical equipment.
I will combine shipping if you order more than one.
I give a full money back warranty if you are not satisfied. I carry quite
a few other hard to find Vintage Ham radio parts so please click my "eBay store" link
Kevin Mahoney
KD0ILM / XV2KM
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Mahoney's Radio
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