Westinghouse WR-8 "Columnaire" scored

[rollei35guy]

Maybe put that capacitor box in the oven for a while to soften up the tar?

Also I was watching some early episodes of 'Homicide: Life On the Streets' and noticed in the Lieutenant's office there was a what I think was a 'Columnaire'. Just caught a glimpse of it.

Nice work for sure.

[bandersen]

Originally Posted by rollei35guy

Maybe put that capacitor box in the oven for a while to soften up the tar?...

I've tried that. It did soften up the tar, but the guts just wouldn't slide out. It's tough to work with a big, heavy, hot box oozing tar! I'll give it another go soon.

[rollei35guy]

Originally Posted by bandersen

I've tried that. It did soften up the tar, but the guts just wouldn't slide out. It's tough to work with a big, heavy, hot box oozing tar! I'll give it another go soon.

I wonder if you can soften it up some in the oven. Then run a knife (a nice chef's knife from the kitchen perhaps ;-) ) around the edges to break the bond.

Turn it upside down pop it out. Sorta like a cake or loaf of bread.

Another thought might be to insert a couple of long lag screws or screw eyes into the tar. Would give you something pull on.

[bandersen]

Originally Posted by rollei35guy

...Also I was watching some early episodes of 'Homicide: Life On the Streets' and noticed in the Lieutenant's office there was a what I think was a 'Columnaire'. Just caught a glimpse of it...

Cool - any idea which episode?

[rollei35guy]

Originally Posted by bandersen

Cool - any idea which episode?

Not sure. It's early on season one or two. I have the DVD set so I'll go looking sometime.

From time to time there are appearances of other vintage electronics. Like the odd clock radio or old suitcase style record player.