VT71 crt mask

[decojoe67]

Originally Posted by Dave S

With my traditional "molasses in January" restoration progress, I haven't yet installed the mask I bought from his last run. My impression was that it looks pretty good, but what's the popular consensus? Do they fit well / look right? I could use a few more, but I'd like to hear that people are happy with them before I invest more $.

I purchased one of the very last from Ed's last batch. Bottom line is that I recommend it, and it sure looks a LOT better than any of the other options or no mask at all. The problem is that the tube doesn't simply fall into place in the opening and Ed warns the buyer of that. I was afraid to heat it or use any lubrications, so I just worked the CRT in as best I could and locked it in place. At a glance it looks good, but don't expect it to be a perfect fit.

[tubesrule]

Dave, the two I've done fit perfectly. As the rubber is new and the glass on the crt is perfectly clean, it can stick as you put it on. On one I used a little talc as a lubricant and on the other just a little water so it would evaporate away. Both worked great and seated perfectly on the crt. Trying to put it on dry would definitely be tough and not recommended. I would expect they had to do something similar originally as they would have had the same problem.

You tell me if it isn't a perfect fit.