URGENT-Get Your CRT Tubes Rebuilt Soon!

[vintagecollect]

Scotty at Hawkeye is knowlegable, friendly and great on helping us rebuild old CRTs, there's no question about that. In a recent phone call, he's stated that business is slow and not sure how long will stay open. I urge all AKers considering a CRT rebuild to do it soon.

I missed the chance to use a local CRT rebuild shop 8 years ago which was of couse the last in my area to survive.

Everyone should work on getting their rebuild projects planned before this business is gone forever.

[newhallone]

What does shipping usually run? I know it depends where you live........

[zenithfan1]

I plan to have two 21FBP22s rebuilt this summer. He isn't closing up that soon is he? I was going to drive out there, I don't trust shipping them.

[newhallone]

perhaps a group run could be an idea....

[bgadow]

I have a couple duds that I'd love to have done but I can't justify the price with shipping. Maybe something could be arranged whereby everyone would take their tubes to the ETF convention and then someone else could drive a truckload out to Hawkeye? Just an idea.

[julianburke]

Yes, I'm sure business is slow for him as how much is it that he wants to build a 21FB??


I stilll haven't heard any prices. What about a group effort?

[El Predicta]

Greyhound's the way to go on this. I shipped a 21" Predicta dud to them last week from here in Mesquite, Tx. (DFW suburb). With insurance, it was $40 and there the next day. Greyhound doesn't use machines and therefore it's safer. A real side benefit with that is that you don't have to pack like you do for the others. Also quicker and less expensive.

Larry W.

[KentTeffeteller]

I second Greyhound for shipping CRT tubes to Hawkeye. As long as well packed, they arrived without any issues or damage. AKers, get Hawkeye busy rebuilding tired Roundie tubes and ye monochrome CRT tubes. Let's see the end of analog TV and the beginning of digital in style!

[colorfixer]

I'm sure that if everyone gets off their ass, and starts to send in tubes we've all been procrastinating about and putting off getting done, there will be lots of work for Scotty.

Like any small business, with cash flow, its easier to stay around.

[AUdubon5425]

I'm going to call him about my 23MP4 when my tax refund arrives.

Has anyone written up directions for the proper way to pack a CRT for shipping?

[compucat]

I paid around $400 including shipping to have my 21FJP22 rebuilt by Hawkeye. I can definitely say it was worth every penny. He did a fabulous job.

[bgadow]

Originally Posted by AUdubon5425

I'm going to call him about my 23MP4 when my tax refund arrives.

Has anyone written up directions for the proper way to pack a CRT for shipping?

There were some good ones on here, including diagrams. But they are buried deep and I don't remember what the thread was called. The basics are: pack it face down, with some padding at the bottom of the box; around the neck you use an egg-crate design with interlocking cardboard pieces which gives good protection if properly designed. If you look at most old picture tube boxes, that is how they did it.

[electroking]

I understand Hawkeye will send you a proper (empty) box for shipping your
tube on request (I believe I saw this on their website). Good luck.

[vintagecollect]

Anyone can pack a CRT with some info, I'll do some pics of a CRT box a company did for a tube of mine 2 years ago

[rcaman]

5 or 6 years ago i called scotty about the 21fjp,s he said he had only 4 or 5 guns left and there would not be any more. i bought a gun assy for $125.00 now he seems to have plenty he is a damn lier. i would not trust him as far as i could throw him. steve