Lettering replacement - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Pcspike · 13th Sep 2022, 8:38 pm

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.

Kentode · 14th Sep 2022, 11:13 am

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.

Uncle Bulgaria · 14th Sep 2022, 9:00 pm

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

FrankB · 15th Sep 2022, 9:17 am

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.

Craig Sawyers · 15th Sep 2022, 9:31 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Bulgaria

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

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

Craig

ronbryan · 15th Sep 2022, 9:41 am

Works for me with Win10/Firefox browser.

Ron

Craig Sawyers · 15th Sep 2022, 9:59 am

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

Craig

Kentode · 15th Sep 2022, 10:33 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uncle Bulgaria

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

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

Uncle Bulgaria · 15th Sep 2022, 10:57 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrankB

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.

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.

stevehertz · 15th Sep 2022, 10:58 am

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.

Dickie · 15th Sep 2022, 4:24 pm

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

Craig Sawyers · 15th Sep 2022, 5:34 pm

The link above has white letraset on page 8.

I've now got that site saved as favourites!

Craig

Pcspike · 17th Sep 2022, 1:46 pm

Thanks for all your replies, will look into the suggestions

13th Sep 2022, 8:38 pm	#1
Pcspike Triode Join Date: May 2022 Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, UK. Posts: 49	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.

14th Sep 2022, 11:13 am	#2
Kentode Octode Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Todmorden, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 1,119	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. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Regards, Ken. BVWS member

14th Sep 2022, 9:00 pm	#3
Uncle Bulgaria Octode Join Date: May 2016 Location: Cornwall, UK. Posts: 1,992	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

15th Sep 2022, 9:17 am	#4
FrankB Heptode Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Olympia, Washington, USA. Posts: 615	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.

15th Sep 2022, 9:41 am	#6
ronbryan Octode Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Guildford, Surrey, UK. Posts: 1,895	Re: Lettering replacement Works for me with Win10/Firefox browser. Ron

15th Sep 2022, 9:59 am	#7
Craig Sawyers Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Oxford, UK. Posts: 4,391	Re: Lettering replacement It's back. Must have been down for a short while when I tried it. Craig __________________ Doomed for a certain term to walk the night

15th Sep 2022, 10:58 am	#10
stevehertz Dekatron Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Rugeley, Staffordshire, UK. Posts: 7,890	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. __________________ A digital radio is the latest thing, but a vintage wireless is forever..

15th Sep 2022, 4:24 pm	#11
Dickie Octode Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: St. Albans, Hertfordshire, UK. Posts: 1,360	Re: Lettering replacement Rear panel lettering on the OP's Sugden is white (on a black panel) that is complicated using DIY waterslide transfers. __________________ Regards, Richard, BVWS member

15th Sep 2022, 5:34 pm	#12
Craig Sawyers Dekatron Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Oxford, UK. Posts: 4,391	Re: Lettering replacement The link above has white letraset on page 8. I've now got that site saved as favourites! Craig __________________ Doomed for a certain term to walk the night

17th Sep 2022, 1:46 pm	#13
Pcspike Triode Join Date: May 2022 Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, UK. Posts: 49	Re: Lettering replacement Thanks for all your replies, will look into the suggestions