29-11-2012, 08:42 AM
(29-11-2012, 08:18 AM)Bushbaby Wrote: David
Thanks for your vote of confidence. This one will throw up a new challenge as I've the need to make a dial glass for it.
Regards
Rob
Well at least you've got one to scan Rob, and as there isn't any white lettering, just red on a gold background, it might lend itself to a waterslide ransfer (AKA 'decal').
You probably know about 'Crafty Computer Paper' who supply decal paper for both inkjet and laser printers, but if not, you'll find it at this link, with a demo video you can watch as to how to make and apply the transfers. You will of course have to apply the transfer to the rear of the dial, so will need to reverse the scan on your PC or the lettering will appear backwards. (As with 'Press 'n Peel' PCB paper!).
Your dial looks as though it might be acrylic, in which case you can no doubt cut it to size and drill it yourself from standard DIY glazing sheet, but if not, a local glass supplier will cut, shape and drill the glass for you, but I guess you'll want to get the chassis restored and working first.
Good luck with the restoration Rob.
Regards, David.
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