Heathkit IM-21 parts

[Ron]

Interesting idea. I don't even need someone else to do it, since I
own an IM-12 with an excellent meter. Once the scale is out, I
could photograph it with my high resolution camera and print it out
on photo quality paper.

Cons: removing the scale is a dangerous surgical procedure,
requiring a very steady hand. I stand a chance of losing the good
meter... If I were to embark on it, I would make a jig that
supports the movement securely during the procedure. I'll see
what list members have to offer before going this route.

-- Ron



Malcolm Leonard wrote:

>Another possibility is that somebody might be willing to make photo paper
>quality copies of either or both scales for you.I don't know how tricky
>removing the scale to copy it without damaging the pointer might be.
>You'd need to spray the paper scales with a UV proof (maybe Krylon)
>spray,prpbably.
>Malcolm Leonard
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>From: "Ron" <ra.ah at RCN.COM>
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>Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2004 3:25 PM
>Subject: Heathkit IM-21 parts
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>>Hi,
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>>I am currently restoring an IM-21 AC VTVM, from two very
>>old and dilapidated units (one is an IM-21 and the other is an
>>IM-38, which is essentially the same thing). The meter is P/N
>>407-85. which is used in several other Heathkit models (IG-72
>>and IM-12 come to mind, but, I am sure, others as well).
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>>My problem is that the scales on both meters are badly faded,
>>especially the red markings. I wonder if anyone has a bad meter,
>>but with a good scale. I'll happily also take a good case, and don't
>>care if the movement is shot.
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>>The other side of this is that if anyone needs parts for the IM-21
>>or IM-38, let me know, I'll probably be able to accommodate.
>>
>>-- Ron
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