May I suggest going to www.collectorsweekly.com/ and in the search box, upper right corner, type in: telegraph. That will take you to EBay and you can see...
Does anyone have a Vibroplex pennant flag they could sell me? 73 Max M0GHQ...
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That finish is not common, but they did use that at times. I have seen it write about, but I do remember the source right off hand. It seems like your key...
Hi folks, I am new to the group and thought to write and say hello, and mention that I have put the first Vibrocube on the air! I looks / feels great, and as...
Dear friends, I wish you Merry Xmas and Happy 2012 ! 73 de Fabio Bonucci, IKØIXI - KF1B SWL IØ-1366/RM Dear friends, I wish you Merry Xmas and Happy 2012 ! ...
Greetings, Gentlemen - - I am late to the thread here, but I've uploaded a photo of a DIY Left-hand conversion of a Champion. (W9GOC folder) Why? My wife...
Frederick- Well, I didn't know what I was going to see- However, when I looked at the picture of your DIY lefty- Well, it looks pretty good- You did a great...
Hey; neat idea. I've always wanted to try a left handed bug and I have a Champion to do it with. Didn't like the grey base color either and now have an excuse...
All, First: I'm Vernon Townsend, K4NEH (ex KN4NEH, WA1SCF) First licensed in 1959 as KN4NEH (Charleston, SC), and have held K4NEH since. I have a small...
Hello, now I own the Nr. 1570 ( Original from 1906 ) and I would like to buy also a normal right-handed with such a low serial number. Can anyone help me ? Who...
Frank- Artifax Books has three for sale (Ready for restoration) Go To: http://vintagevibroplex.com Scroll down to: Item #132 1905 Vibroplex, Item #111...
Hello to the group- I have a Lionel J-36 that has two frozen lock nuts. One on the dit contact adjustment and one on the lever spring tension adjustment. I've...
I use heat and cold, some times both. First, I usually use heat, an electric torch, sometimes a a mini butane very carefully, freeze spray or put it in the ...
Thanks to both Fernando and Joe for your suggestions! Yes, next I'm going to try a bit of heat. Fortunately, the screws and nuts are pristine; no corrosion...
I remembered another trick I have used, Joe. I would cover the screw head and locking with the rubber to protect them and took a deep socket that fit tightly...
I'm an auto mechanic. I would recommend a product, PB Blaster. This comes in a spray can and never fails.    Al  ________________________________ ...
Hi Joe, google KROIL . This is a penetrating type oil. I have used it many times with good success. Submerge the part in it and let it sit for several days or...
Thanks to Joe, Al and Pete! OK. Here's where I stand. I went out and bought some PB Blaster (re. Al) and the screws/nuts are soaking right now. I'm guessing...
Hi Joe: If the lock nuts are still frozen, I suggest that you contact Bill Smith, W4PAL at www.wrsmithtelegraphkeys.com/ because he is a master of repairing...
Hi Gord- Yes, they're still frozen. I've soaked them several times now and solid as a rock! They are brass so I'm being very careful, hi. Thanks for the info...
Hi, Joe. I am a disciple of Bill's, W4PAL. In fact, was just in his book a couple of minutes ago, making my State side shopping list. His book is the Bible of...
Hi, Joe. I am a disciple of Bill's, W4PAL. In fact, was just in his book a couple of minutes ago, making my State side shopping list. His book is the Bible of...
Thanks for stepping in, Joe! Yes, I have tried the heating and cooling several times. Both before treatment and after. That's another reason this is...
Turns out the only thing that finally worked was padding two pair of gas pliers with leather straps I found and twisting in opposite directions. I was...
WA9LAE Everything "Availed", including that last step with the Leather-on-pliers !!! glene77is --- {very old K4KKQ} --- electricity is shocking ! ... From:...
Very good, Joe. Mind you, most of the brass parts are made with half-hard brass, so it is fairly strong. Sure glad you got it freed up. I would figure that a...
