Sams' Folder 74 (10/49) contains an additional Photofact Servicer insert. The lead article is entitled "A Dial Cord Knot That Works." I've tried the described method and have found that it works great. Give it a look and a try.<BR>BOB<P>------------------<BR>

I bet most of us don't have that Photofact. Can you post the picture, so we can see what the knot looks like?<BR><P>------------------<BR>Joe

Even with a good knot, a lot of people have used a dab of glue on the knot. (restringing is hard enough, don't take a chance of it slipping)<P>------------------<BR>

The article does contain the following: "A touch of cement will finish the (knot tying) job."<P>I'd be most happy to post the article, but have no idea how to do so. I have the hard copy and a scanner. If someone can instruct me as to how to scan it and post it to the Forum, I'll do so. Please remember that I have very limited computer skills, so will need simple, direct instruction steps.<BR>Otherwise, send me an Email, and I'll provide a hard copy.<BR>BOB<P>------------------<BR>

<P>I prefer the eyelet method. Slip a small loop inside a tiny eyelet (or brass rivet) and crimp with a pair of pliers. Many dial cords were done like this originally.<P>Syl<P>------------------<BR>A frog using Asian made caps and US made tubes to repair an Italian radio and listening to a Québec french station.

I need dial cord springs. Anyone know a good source? National chain or on-line?<BR>I've bought some at the hardware stores but they are not small enough for the most part and don't have enough tension.<P>------------------<BR>Steve J.<BR>------------------<P>Crosley - Not just a radio, It's also a car and a refrigerator.

Hi Steve,<BR> Try Bill Turner he has dial springs 10 for a $1.50 <A HREF="http://www.dialcover.com/components.html" TARGET=_blank>http://www.dialcover.com/components.html</A> <P>------------------<BR>Les

<P>I bought two different sizes from AES (tubesandmore.com).<BR><P>------------------<BR>Joe

I ordered some dial springs yesterday from AES (tubesandmore.com). Thanks for the info.<P>------------------<BR>Steve J.<BR>------------------<P>Crosley - Not just a radio, It's also a car and a refrigerator.

Harbor Freight sells a spring kit that has several sizes useful for dial stringing.<P>------------------<BR>Jim <BR>------------------------<BR>If electricity comes from electrons, does morality come from morons?

Hi,<BR> Grab some of the older VCR's at the local dump. They have all different size coil springs within. Why spend money...<BR>Ken<P>------------------<BR>

Just a quick note to mention something I just tried. I bought some replacement dial cord but was trying to figure out a good way to secure the ends.<P>For you guitar players out there, I simply cut the eyelet/ball end off a guitar string and it seems to work perfectly. I made a small loop/knot, placed the cord inside the groove of my replacement eyelet (where the guitar string use to sit) then tightened the knot. I then hooked on the spring and attached it to the pulley hook and so far so good! My new dial cord is working perfectly.<P>The only tricky part was estimating the proper length to provide enough tension. Once I had the first replacement eylet/spring attached to the pulley, I wound it up per the diagram, held it tight in place with my thumb and was able to grab with my other hand where the other eyelet needed to be for enough tension on the other spring. I marked that spot with a small piece of tape and repeated my loop/knot procedure for the other end. As mentioned in this thread, a small dab of glue on each knot was added for strength.<P>------------------<BR>Gary

...Just don't forget to put the "K" in the KNOT, or it will NOT work.....<P> Den <IMG SRC="http://antiqueradios.com/forums/smile.gif"><P>------------------<BR>