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22nd Sep 2022, 9:58 pm | #1 |
Triode
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Ekco M23 base panel
Hi all
I've carried out a full restoration of an Ekco M23 and would like to put the final piece of the puzzle together, the (presumably) wooden base panel. I could throw something together of course and be done with it, but after months of work I'd like to replicate an original pattern and finish as far as possible. Does anyone have an image or details to share of an original base panel? I'm particularly interested if there are any ventilation holes etc in the original Ekco design. Thanks Derek |
23rd Sep 2022, 12:09 pm | #2 |
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Re: Ekco M23 base panel
Hi, took some photos of the base panel from my M23 for you. It isn’t wooden, it’s a bit flimsy imo, seems to be some sort of fibre board, which has shrunk slightly over the years (meaning any measurements are no longer accurate!) - 287mm x 188mm btw. Hope this helps
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23rd Sep 2022, 12:10 pm | #3 |
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Re: Ekco M23 base panel
Forum member ‘Radio Dave’ did a superb total restoration of an M23 some years ago.
See this thread: https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...ad.php?t=58032 A bit of a long shot but maybe he still has the radio and could advise, if you drop him a PM? Hope that might help. Good luck in your quest.
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24th Sep 2022, 12:16 am | #4 | |
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Re: Ekco M23 base panel
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It's clear now from the pics that holes are indeed required not for ventilation but for convenient adjustment of both the selectivity & reaction controls and the hum control! Derek |
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24th Sep 2022, 12:40 am | #5 | |
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Re: Ekco M23 base panel
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I certainly was inspired by Radio_Dave's excellent restoration work when I decided to undertake my own M23. I must have studied the excellent narrative & admired the pics in that thread for hours That, and researching the type and Ekco's history online, fascinating. In particular, Radio_Dave's work provided me with direct guidance on dealing with the rectifier, and inspired me to go the whole hog and do a full strip-down, sandblast, re-wire etc. Derek |
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24th Sep 2022, 9:00 am | #6 | |
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Re: Ekco M23 base panel
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Good luck with it Derek.
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24th Sep 2022, 10:25 pm | #7 |
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Re: Ekco M23 base panel
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Just bear in mind that if you do apply anything to one side of a thin sheet of hardboard, MDF or plywood, unless you apply the same material on the other side to balance it, it's likely to warp. It's not a very big area and might not happen, so it's worth a try with the faux leather on just one side and paint the unseen side to balance it. Good luck with it Derek.[/QUOTE] Great tip, I had not considered that. I've ordered some of said faux, we'll see what arrives, but there should be enough to do both sides so I may as well cover the whole thing. Perhaps I'll put something up in 'Success Stories' in a bit to show off my relative newcomer attempts. Thanks Derek |
24th Sep 2022, 10:35 pm | #8 |
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Re: Ekco M23 base panel
ISTR the original material is millBoard.
A common material back in the day Last time I needed some I got it from here. https://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/c-146-millboard. Cheers Mike T
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29th Sep 2022, 11:19 pm | #9 | |
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