Lettering replacement
 

Hi,
In the process of renovating a Sugden A21 and find that the lettering for the rear inputs have worn away. I was wondering if anyone has any ideas of how I can replace them.

Re: Lettering replacement
 

This is from a Hifi News review. Oh for the days of Lettraset!

If you search for waterslide transfer on the forum you'll get an idea of what can be done.

Re: Lettering replacement
 

There are still wide ranges of dry-transfer letters available, so I'd have a go! It might be easier than waterslide. I've tried the latter, but have just found my grandfather's stash of Letraset so will try it on my next labelling job.

https://www.mayfairstationers.co.uk/...transfers.html

Re: Lettering replacement
 

They make waterslide transfers for various brands of radios. I might suggest looking on some of the U.S. antique radio forums for the ones you need.

IIRC, There was available a special printer paper that you would use and could print your own labels that were waterslide. I don't remember the details as it was 10-15 years ago.

Re: Lettering replacement
 

Link seems dead. Just refuses to load, as does the root site.

Craig

Re: Lettering replacement
 

Works for me with Win10/Firefox browser.

Ron

Re: Lettering replacement
 

It's back. Must have been down for a short while when I tried it.

Craig

Re: Lettering replacement
 

Many thanks for the link uncle B, that's just the thing I was looking for! :thumbsup:

Re: Lettering replacement
 

This is available too. The website 'Mr Decal Paper' is commonly quoted. DavidG4EBT has posted a few detailed threads on his techniques for waterslide transfers from inkjet. I did this for a Cropico Thermocouple Potentiometer recently.

Re: Lettering replacement
 

Letraset requires a fair amount of skill - and sometimes luck - to get right. I'd go down the waterslide route and apply a dab of varnish over the top. TBH, Letraset is a greatly outdated product now, eclipsed by the possibilities of desktop publishing.

Re: Lettering replacement
 

Rear panel lettering on the OP's Sugden is white (on a black panel) that is complicated using DIY waterslide transfers.

Re: Lettering replacement
 

The link above has white letraset on page 8.

I've now got that site saved as favourites!

Craig

Re: Lettering replacement
 

Thanks for all your replies, will look into the suggestions