Dial Cord
4/22/2010 1:14:08 PMEdM(85730:0)
What do you use for dial cord restringing? I do way too many that are just not worth spending the $ for the expensive dial cord sold as such by vendors. I have used an old style nylon or rayon braided 30# test fishing line; tended to slip, and is no longer available. Most fishing line seems to be treated to make it slide easily through the reel and rod guides. Spraying with 'anti-slip' spray made for auto belts seems to help. I have some braided kite string which works fairly well, but it is white. Thanks for input. Ed M.
4/22/2010 1:23:52 PMJon(85731:85730)
:What do you use for dial cord restringing? I do way too many that are just not worth spending the $ for the expensive dial cord sold as such by vendors. I have used an old style nylon or rayon braided 30# test fishing line; tended to slip, and is no longer available. Most fishing line seems to be treated to make it slide easily through the reel and rod guides. Spraying with 'anti-slip' spray made for auto belts seems to help. I have some braided kite string which works fairly well, but it is white. Thanks for input. Ed M.
:
Jon.
4/22/2010 2:41:12 PMGeorge(85735:85731)
I go to my local thrift shop or Godwill store and buy widow blind cord..seems to work well...OR go to a local fabric store and buy "canvas" thread. This thread is STRONG and is used to make boat covers...
::What do you use for dial cord restringing? I do way too many that are just not worth spending the $ for the expensive dial cord sold as such by vendors. I have used an old style nylon or rayon braided 30# test fishing line; tended to slip, and is no longer available. Most fishing line seems to be treated to make it slide easily through the reel and rod guides. Spraying with 'anti-slip' spray made for auto belts seems to help. I have some braided kite string which works fairly well, but it is white. Thanks for input. Ed M.
::
:
:I have found that rosin disolved in terpintine to a saturated solution then brushed on the string gives the dial cord much "grab". Its an old gunsmithing trick to securely hold barrels when removing them from the action.
:Jon.
:
4/22/2010 3:48:17 PMWarren(85736:85730)
Why not get real radio dial cord. It's the best to use for dependability, no slipping or binding. At $2.99 for 25 feet, or $14.99 for 300 feet. That's cheap enough to string many a radio once, and be done with it.
http://www.wjoe.com/stand.htm#dial%20cord
4/23/2010 8:26:54 AMBen Dijkman(85744:85736)
:Why not get real radio dial cord. It's the best to use for dependability, no slipping or binding. At $2.99 for 25 feet, or $14.99 for 300 feet. That's cheap enough to string many a radio once, and be done with it.
:
:http://www.wjoe.com/stand.htm#dial%20cord
:
4/23/2010 8:28:43 AMBen Dijkman(85745:85744)
::Why not get real radio dial cord. It's the best to use for dependability, no slipping or binding. At $2.99 for 25 feet, or $14.99 for 300 feet. That's cheap enough to string many a radio once, and be done with it.
::
::http://www.wjoe.com/stand.htm#dial%20cord
::
:
:
:
IP-adres: 212.174.134 ***. Do you have the addres for me for that real dialcord?
For that price I'm verry interested.
Best regards,
Ben Dijkman
4/23/2010 8:56:46 AMBen Dijkman(85746:85745)
:::Why not get real radio dial cord. It's the best to use for dependability, no slipping or binding. At $2.99 for 25 feet, or $14.99 for 300 feet. That's cheap enough to string many a radio once, and be done with it.
:::
:::http://www.wjoe.com/stand.htm#dial%20cord
:::
Sorry,an error of my computer: Now that link does work.
::
::
:: IP-adres: 212.174.134 ***.
:
:Do you have the addres for me for that real dialcord?
:For that price I'm verry interested.
:Best regards,
: Ben Dijkman
:
4/23/2010 3:04:51 PMClifton(85753:85746)
Ben,
Another place to check is Bob's Antique Radios & Electronics at www.radioantiques.com. He has dial cord, pilot lamps, power cords, condensers and etc.
Clifton
::::Why not get real radio dial cord. It's the best to use for dependability, no slipping or binding. At $2.99 for 25 feet, or $14.99 for 300 feet. That's cheap enough to string many a radio once, and be done with it.
::::
::::http://www.wjoe.com/stand.htm#dial%20cord
::::
:Sorry,an error of my computer: Now that link does work.
:
:::
:::
::: IP-adres: 212.174.134 ***.
::
::Do you have the addres for me for that real dialcord?
::For that price I'm verry interested.
::Best regards,
:: Ben Dijkman
::
:
4/23/2010 7:10:43 PMDave S. in PA(85757:85730)
:What do you use for dial cord restringing? I do way too many that are just not worth spending the $ for the expensive dial cord sold as such by vendors. I have used an old style nylon or rayon braided 30# test fishing line; tended to slip, and is no longer available. Most fishing line seems to be treated to make it slide easily through the reel and rod guides. Spraying with 'anti-slip' spray made for auto belts seems to help. I have some braided kite string which works fairly well, but it is white. Thanks for input. Ed M.
:
My problem with restringing dial cord seems to be with the portion of the tuning knob shaft inside the radio that the dial cord actually winds around several times. It's way too slick to grab onto the dial cord, and I haven't found any way to remedy it.
4/23/2010 8:28:35 PMWarren(85759:85757)
If you have problems with the dial cord slipping on the tuning knob shaft, it may be not enough spring tension. Use a good spring, make sure it is stretched out enough to make the cord tight. The other problem may be the tuner itself is too tight to turn. This can be caused by the aluminum frame being oxidized, where there bearings ride the tuner shaft. One cure to free this condition up, use sink cleanser with a few drops of water making a paste. put that into the bearing area, and turn the tuner back and forth a bunch of times. Add more paste if needed. This is kind of a grinding compound. (crunchy crunchy) Wash all that out completely while still turning it back and forth. Now lube the dry bearings with dielectric grease. this should now work like it did new.
4/23/2010 8:42:33 PMScott(85760:85759)
Warren....good info. Thanks.
4/23/2010 10:43:51 PMMarv Nuce(85762:85757)
Dave,
I cure the slick tuning shaft by simply rolling it under (with pressure) the edge of a file. You'll be able to see the results easily. This puts small serrations on the shaft for more grip on the string. If you are fearful of the serrations eventually cutting the string, apply a thin coat of RTV, which will also add enough friction to turn the string. Double sticky tape may even work until the glue gets full of dust and grime.
marv
::What do you use for dial cord restringing? I do way too many that are just not worth spending the $ for the expensive dial cord sold as such by vendors. I have used an old style nylon or rayon braided 30# test fishing line; tended to slip, and is no longer available. Most fishing line seems to be treated to make it slide easily through the reel and rod guides. Spraying with 'anti-slip' spray made for auto belts seems to help. I have some braided kite string which works fairly well, but it is white. Thanks for input. Ed M.
::
:
:
:My problem with restringing dial cord seems to be with the portion of the tuning knob shaft inside the radio that the dial cord actually winds around several times. It's way too slick to grab onto the dial cord, and I haven't found any way to remedy it.
:
4/24/2010 2:32:10 AMWarren(85769:85762)
To each there own on this subject. The knob tuning shaft for the cord is smooth from the factory. The cord is meant to slide as it winds so it does not clime over itself. If there is little resistance for the cord to overcome, and is strung correctly, with real dial cord. There is no reason for any slippage. See my previous posting on this subject for reasons why, and what could be done about it.
4/24/2010 2:32:01 PMCodefox(85781:85730)
Unwaxed dental floss. Used is OK too.
:What do you use for dial cord restringing? I do way too many that are just not worth spending the $ for the expensive dial cord sold as such by vendors. I have used an old style nylon or rayon braided 30# test fishing line; tended to slip, and is no longer available. Most fishing line seems to be treated to make it slide easily through the reel and rod guides. Spraying with 'anti-slip' spray made for auto belts seems to help. I have some braided kite string which works fairly well, but it is white. Thanks for input. Ed M.
:
4/24/2010 7:17:49 PMEdd(85788:85781)
Sir E single D. . . . . .et al
Just specifically relevant per the other comments on the tuning shaft proper:
The shaft has probably taken on a VERY high shine with time of use and is as slick as can be.
As a kid I used to sequentially work around the shaft and scrape side by side lengthwise striations around the periphery of the shaft, or its concave grooving if so designed.
(That was somewhat overkill as well as initially being a bit dial cord abrasive.)
I now find that it is only necessary to break that hardened glaze on the shaft.
One of three techniques can be used for that:
(I still like to keep the reforming action movement in a lengthwise movement in relationship to the shaft.)
1 . . . The use of a stick style of typewriter eraser with its rubber + abrasive agent . . . like this:
2 . . . The use of #400 grit Wet n' Dry wound around a round pencil as a form and used in the wet mode.
3 . . . The use of Clover valve grinding compound from the coarse cup. . . . clean up well with degreaser afterwards, if using this procedure.
Once you have examined the shafts active portion and have confirmed its conversion from a bright shiny hardened glaze and then having made a transition to a matte finish, you have then finished.
73's de Edd
|