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    Quote Originally Posted by W1GUH View Post
    Somebody mentioned a variac:

    I've got way more than I can use, I wound up with a collection getting "almost right" variacs. They're all 3 or 5 amps...about the right size for bringing up old stuff. They're free to anyone who can meet me at a hamfest. Might even be willing to ship.
    I'll pay for shipping if you're up for the hassle of standing in line at the post office...
    All the world’s a stage, but obviously the play is unrehearsed and everybody is ad-libbing his lines. Maybe that’s why it’s hard to tell if we’re living in a tragedy or a farce.

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    Probably something I can get thinking about doing. I'll take inventory this weekend -- there's probably 2 in my car -- and let you know if this is do-able, and I think it is. Maybe it's not such a hassle; the P.O.'s right down the block. I'll PM you when I've got things organized.
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    I finished the cleanup and cosmetic restoration of the T-4X and it looks pretty nice. Now, as long as I can get it to, you know, actually work...



    The R-4A will be done pretty shortly.
    All the world’s a stage, but obviously the play is unrehearsed and everybody is ad-libbing his lines. Maybe that’s why it’s hard to tell if we’re living in a tragedy or a farce.

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    Quote Originally Posted by KJ6BSO View Post
    I finished the cleanup and cosmetic restoration of the T-4X and it looks pretty nice. Now, as long as I can get it to, you know, actually work...



    The R-4A will be done pretty shortly.
    Very nice. Are you going to replace the filter caps in the P/S? Probably would be a good idea.

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    Quote Originally Posted by w2amr View Post
    Very nice. Are you going to replace the filter caps in the P/S? Probably would be a good idea.
    Yeah, probably. There's a kit available.

    BTW, I realize that I should have included a "before" pic, so here it is:

    All the world’s a stage, but obviously the play is unrehearsed and everybody is ad-libbing his lines. Maybe that’s why it’s hard to tell if we’re living in a tragedy or a farce.

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    Quote Originally Posted by W1GUH View Post
    Somebody mentioned a variac:

    I've got way more than I can use, I wound up with a collection getting "almost right" variacs. They're all 3 or 5 amps...about the right size for bringing up old stuff. They're free to anyone who can meet me at a hamfest. Might even be willing to ship. Now I gotta go get 'em all together to see what I've actually got!!!

    Or....they seem to be common and cheap ($5 to $10) at hamfests.

    Enjoy that gorgeous 4-Line!
    Ever find those variacs?
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    Quote Originally Posted by KJ6BSO View Post
    Yeah, probably. There's a kit available.

    BTW, I realize that I should have included a "before" pic, so here it is:

    How is the paint on the cabinets, ok?

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    Quote Originally Posted by KJ6BSO View Post
    I finished the cleanup and cosmetic restoration of the T-4X and it looks pretty nice. Now, as long as I can get it to, you know, actually work...



    The R-4A will be done pretty shortly.
    What is your preferred solution of knob wash?

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    Whipped Cream in a slow circular motion.

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    Quote Originally Posted by KG4CGC View Post
    What is your preferred solution of knob wash?
    Denatured alcohol, then a buff with the Moto Tool followed up by a hand polish with some jeweler's rouge on a cotton cloth. I re-whitened the lines, too, which really made 'em pop.
    All the world’s a stage, but obviously the play is unrehearsed and everybody is ad-libbing his lines. Maybe that’s why it’s hard to tell if we’re living in a tragedy or a farce.

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