16-09-2013, 11:04 AM
Re the can electrolytic, I don't have a lathe but with the type shown in Davids picture there is a simple way just using a hacksaw and a file for those that do not have a lathe, I used this method on some can electrolytics in a Hallicrafters, looking at the capacitor when it's standing upright I cut through the can at the top of the rebate and pulled apart to get the innards out, the edge of the main can is then filed so that it is an exact interference fit over the rebate, it was then restuffed, a thin trickle of superglue was then applied to the top edge of the rebate and the main part of the can pushed on by about 1.5 mm, it stuck solid and still left the rebate for asthetics and you cannot see the join, the only measurable difference is that the overall height of the can is reduced by the said 1.5 mm which in most case will not be noticed.
This method gives a better authentic result than cutting the can half way up and rejoining using metallic tape etc.
Hope this is of some use.
Lawrence.
This method gives a better authentic result than cutting the can half way up and rejoining using metallic tape etc.
Hope this is of some use.
Lawrence.
