Redbenjoes Repairs ....and Tips

[redbenjoe]

this is the first in my long series projected posts re tech matters--- |-) |-)
now most members here -- already know everything that i know ( TIMES 20 ) !!

but for the few that dont --here is a little warning :::

be kinda careful when buying any boxes with some ' easy fix ' grill dents--
some say --" just pop em out " ... " no problem "

but --most often - any serious smash has has caused a PERMANENT STRETCH
in the metal --so - even if the dent can be pushed or hammered out neatly-
we end up with a CONVEX dent --
and not a repaired grill

amen

 

[blu_fuz]

WORD!

 

[Lasonic TRC-920]

Good thread!

I have started working with body work hammers and taking my time. I'm having really good results.

The biggest problems you can run into is if the pattern in the screen is distorted, then your done. But fixing small dents can be handled if you take your time.

 

[redbenjoe]

chris --while you are getting into metal working --
there is an inexpensive tool called a ' shrinker//stretcher'
its seems weird --but it does work -- a bit

 

[blu_fuz]

there is a tool called a ' shrinker//stretcher'
its seems weird --but it does work -- a bit

shrinker:

stretcher:

 

[baddboybill]

I have had descent results pounding dents out but it takes time and patience!!!


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[redbenjoe]

either way

 

[baddboybill]

there is a tool called a ' shrinker//stretcher'
its seems weird --but it does work -- a bit

shrinker:

stretcher:

Nothing could possibly shrink that 1st pic!!! LOL


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[Ken]

there is a tool called a ' shrinker//stretcher'
its seems weird --but it does work -- a bit

shrinker:

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stretcher:

[ Image ]

Dammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmn, Joe, how do you come up with this shiat...

 

[Lasonic TRC-920]

RBJ, I know the tools you are talking about....

I have learned while rebuilding radio's that the more you do it, the better you get at it. I have been pounding out speaker grills since day one and now, I'mine pretty damn good at it

The beauty part is, if you see a radio no one is bidding on because it has trashed grills...you can score a deal if you can repair them!

The two grills below are from a VZ I am in the middle of restoring. They were'n't totaled, but they had some dents in them that needed to be dealt with. Below are the grills I just finished. They have been straightened and painted.

They are not flawless, but they are 98% better. I went out of my way to take these pictures to show the light signs of marks on the grills. At a normal angle in normal light, you can't see ANYTHING!

 

[redbenjoe]

great job , chris --
gotta admit --this is tricky business

 

[Lasonic TRC-920]

great job , chris --
gotta admit --this is tricky business

Of course, I conveniently don't have before pictures So I could just be full of

 

[redbenjoe]

these grills look to me --
way to stretched for repair --

some grills are FUBAR

 

[Lasonic TRC-920]

these grills look to me --
way to stretched for repair --

some grills are FUBAR

[ Image ]

I have no doubt in my mind that I could repair those!

 

[baddboybill]

these grills look to me --
way to stretched for repair --

some grills are FUBAR

[ Image ]

I have no doubt in my mind that I could repair those!

Awww, you stole that pic . I believe they can be pounded out too


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[BoomboxLover48]

there is a tool called a ' shrinker//stretcher'
its seems weird --but it does work -- a bit

shrinker:

[ Image ]




stretcher:

[ Image ]

 

[Reli]

For those of us with shaved heads.......Head grease works well for cleaning chrome parts safely

 

[THAFUZZ]

For those of us with shaved heads.......Head grease works well for cleaning chrome parts safely

 

[redbenjoe]

todays tip ............

get this UK wax --seems pricey --but one can will do 100 boxes

smells swell 2

http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/renaissancewax.aspx

 

[redbenjoe]

re -- outboard tuners............

so lets say you have a great box -
you love the sound and the looks --
and it all works well --except the fm tuner

then--get one of these tiny fm headphone radios -
this little aiwa weighs about nothing and its only 1/2" thick

run the cord from the phone jack into the line-in-

and you have a nifty installation choice
1. velco to the top , back or either side -- or
2. use a long cord --and enjoy the remote tuning and remote volume controls

amen