Yoke "case" repair

[rcafan]

Recently, I read on the blog or elsewhere on the internet how someone
replace the plastic rear case of the yoke using available plastic kitchen
containers.The plastic on the yoke of the CTC4 has decayed and is
not presentable. Its not affecting operation,I would like to repair.
Does anyone recall where I saw this repair description.

[miniman82]

No idea, but Bob G made me a few covers to put on my sets. He said they are made from parts commonly available at hobby stores, maybe head to a hobby lobby are snoop around?

[Eric H]

Possibly on Phils Old Radios Site? http://www.antiqueradio.org/welcome.htm

[John Folsom]

The plastic is styrene, available from Walters (among others):

https://www.walthers.com/

The .040" and .080" thick sheets work well for yoke covers.

It is very easy to work with. Simply score the sheet, and when bent will snap at the line. Pieces can be fused (melted) together with styrene glue. I have repaired a number of yoke covers and even the entire yoke body, after being trained by Bob G. Try it, it is not hard or expensive. :-)

[Steve McVoy]

I have used the bottom 1/2 inch of a plastic bucket I found at a hardware store to replace one on an old color set. The size was perfect, though it was pure luck that I found one that was right.

[Electronic M]

Most paint cans are plastic below the top lid these days so a quart can could work for some yokes....