[auplater]

Hey auplater,

What did you end up using to plate the tube shield with?

As you probably already know, gold toned Edison phonograph parts were gold toned only for certain models - some of the more expensive ones - just as they were for Victor Victrolas.

That's nickel...it actually looks alot like the original non-rusted areas. I may overplate with tin after further work, but I want to see how the chasis looks with this finish.

Tin's a bit more of a pain to get to look good... too soft, unless I reflow it... which would make it too brite.

John L.