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Originally Posted by DaveWM
...I think scotty used to rebuild rectangle and remove the lens and bonding agent and install only the steel band on his rebuilds.
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I agree it would be nice to have this verified. In the case of roundies posted here, after the faceplate bonding is removed it is not replaced, and no attempt is made to band the tube either. The protective plate may then be mounted spaced from the tube face by a tape gasket. It is questionable whether the bonded cover provided any strength increase, or just protected the face from a concentrated blow.
On the other hand, we have had examples posted here of Motorola rectangular bonded tubes not taking well to faceplate removal, so in some cases it may actually provide significant added strength.
Inquiring minds would like to know!