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<DIV>Hi Gary</DIV>
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<DIV>I have had some success with a silicon tap grease which holds the core and
does not appear to have any effect on the inductor Q. I never use rubber banding
as it significantly increases the risk of jamming - might be better with a
lubricating grease.</DIV>
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<DIV>When I worked as a designer in the mobile radio industry we used a
thixotropic silicon grease from Rocol which held cores very well. It needed
gentle pressure to get the core moving for adjustment and would then set in
position again when left undisturbed.</DIV>
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<DIV>Most cores break due to the use of a trimming tool that is of an incorrect
shape. Anything with a diagonal shape risks breaking the core. Ideally the
trimming tool should have sides that are parallel to the aperture in the
core and be a snug fit in the core to minimise single contact point
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<DIV>In a message dated 26/04/2015 22:25:11 GMT Standard Time,
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<P class=MsoNormal>In years past, one could buy replacement slugs for the
Heathkit. I need several to restore a friend's HW-101. I know I
can buy complete boards and that is what I may have to do but in the interim,
are the slugs available? I also know that cracked slugs will have to be
drilled out. What can be used for a lubricant for the replacement
slugs? I also think I recall someone suggesting using a think rubber
band or dial cord when starting the replacement slug into the hole to keep the
slug from slipping.<O></O></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal>What am I missing? <O></O></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Gary H. Harmon, Jr. - K5JWK - HAM Radio
Archaeologist<O></O></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>6003 Archwood<O></O></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>San Antonio, TX 78239-1504<O></O></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>210.657.1549h / 210.884.6926c/t<O></O></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Too many projects - Not enough time!<O></O></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal>"Retirement = Every day is a Saturday except
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<P class=MsoNormal>http://www.grissomroadcoc.org<O></O></P>
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