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::Assuming the spring clip was to hold a flatted shaft in the stem hole with a flat portion, don't think a new epoxy stem/epoxyed metal will do that. Must have been 4 axial slits in the original stem for the spring to work, and epoxy is not very flexible. An even better alternative is to grind the stem away down to the disk. Pick up appropriate sized plastic or metal collars at you local hardware, drill and tap radially for a set screw. Match drill axially (w/dummy shaft in place) a couple holes in the collar thru the disk. Stick a couple toothpiks thru the axial hole and epoxy in place. I make various cams and timing wheels using this technique.
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::marv
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:::You can definitely JB Weld it back together. The wooden dowel trick should work. Put all of the pieces around the dowel and then mold JB Weld around the pieces. You will still need room for the spring clip later, which is where machining will come in, or find other means to secure it.
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:::I looked through all of my parts, but it does seem that the gold dial I had got shot out. I still have the tuning condenser. It could be elsewhere, though. ...But I do believe that you can repair your dial.
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:::Regarding putting the radio back together, I think we've all done that, where we want to admire it all together, but it's best to not assemble a radio until it's completed, unless you intend to put it aside for a long period of time. In the case of fragile dials, especially glass, I like to remove them, if possible, and put them in storage until the project is completed. Best, with yours, to remove the spring clip before removing the dial. That's a tough one to get off of the shaft. I may have actually busted mine, which might be why I threw it away. I still have the clock, though.
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:Thanks Marv, I think you have the best idea yet. I like the set screw idea. You're right, I'll never get epoxy to replicate the four segments, and I wasn't able to find any more big pieces. While searching, though, I did find a group of Gypsy's camped behind the 'scope. They probably sold the parts to the Chinese. My landlord is good at this stuff. I think he'll be able to help.
:Hey Marv, you're cool- I don't care what those other guys say.
:ha ha
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