Re: [HSS] 24/25/26 Light Switch

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Hudson29@aol.com wrote:

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> In a message dated 4/10/01 10:24:26 PM, geoffclark@xtra.co.nz writes:

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> << You should be able to get a new one made with lost-wax casting. Glue the

> old one together with epoxy to use as a pattern. >>

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> Is this something I can do or should I send it out. I know a guy that

> does brass castings, but they come out pretty rough. This handle is smooth

> with a lot of detail. How easily does the unit come apart? Does anybody else

> want some of these handles?

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> Paul O'Neil, Hudson29@aol.com

> Fullerton, California USA

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> It must be done by the lost-wax method to get the detail, otherwise the sand-casting method is very poor. The handle is attached by a screw from inside the switch. The tabs have to bent back to get the back of the switch off. If you can't find anybody over there who does it send it over and I'll get it done, but surely there is soneone who can do it there? Check with Press Kale, he probably knows of someone.

Geoff