Re-building Bakelite Block Condensers

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Re-building Bakelite Block Condensers

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10-09-2005, 09:55 PM

Hi Chuck! Good to talk to you..Those bakelite block condensers look clean.
Perfect job!!I can tell that, for you, it's a labor of love. I know from experience those bakelite tubs are hard to clean. I use two clamp lamps--
one pointed down, and one pointed up. Put the block on a saucer and place inbetween the lamps and leave it cook for 10-15 minutes and voila!!
Thankfully, the newer and smaller components will fit right in the tub and
without re-potting is fairly easy. Your new work is hidden with the new
"condenser" in place. I used to have a collection of maybe 50 of them-some still read good!!-so between me and Ray Bintliff, there are at least
two collectors. LOL. Icon_lol

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Re-building Bakelite Block Condensers - by Chuck Schwark - 10-04-2005, 12:01 AM

Good to see you Chuck - by 49Stude63 - 10-06-2005, 01:59 PM

[No subject] - by Jerry Huelsbeck - 10-07-2005, 12:34 AM

[No subject] - by Chuck Schwark - 10-07-2005, 09:55 AM

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