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Radiola Lamp-Hood Replacement

10/6/2018

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Harry said "Hay, before you put away the plating equipment why don't you try to make a Radiola 18 hood?" Well - - because I don't need one. But, the challenge was there, so I did.

These parts were made using the electro-forming process described in the post below. The Radiola lamp hood was somewhat easier to make than the Neutrowound tube-shield, but still required an hour or so to cut off the flashing and attach the clips.


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Above  I think that the new one is on the left.
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Tabs installed on the back.
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Some of these were, or have become, darker so the one above was painted to match.
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While removing the nodules created on the outer surface of the form, I noticed how attractive they could be. So I salted this one (below) while the surface was still active, that is, fresh from the copper sulfate bath.
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The colors on the copper nodules are easier to see in the off-focus shot below.
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There was no need to do this step, but I thought it was cool.

OK, the chemistry experiment is done - at least for the moment.

UPDATE: I have added "brightener" (Mira-lax) to the bath. We'll have to see if the formation of nodules is reduced which will reduce finishing time.
13 Comments
Harry
10/27/2018 11:57:59 am

Your plating projects are really cool Russ! Hopefully there will be more projects like these in the near future!

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Russie
7/8/2019 05:54:21 pm

Wondering if the hood is available for Radiola 17 and 18? Russie

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John Ficner
4/15/2020 12:24:05 pm

Still looking for a lamp hood for Radiola 18. Wondering if one might be available.

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Russ
4/15/2020 01:22:34 pm

Sorry guys, it just takes too long to make these to sell them for a reasonable price. A person with the ability to stamp them put of copper sheet could make them so much easier.

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Ronald Schnell
5/11/2021 04:50:56 pm

Oh Heck.
This is what I've been searching for for my RCA Radiola 18. I wish I knew how to make these for the many other Old Radio Fans that need them like me. Too bad it "takes too much time". Maybe you can sell them right out of the mold and let the buyer trim them and attach the two hinges?? I would do that... PLEASE consider.

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Robert Rice
10/3/2021 09:36:14 am

Where could I buy ❓

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Bill Babbitt
5/5/2022 08:13:08 am

I’ve been looking everywhere for a bulb cover for my Radiola 18 I just had restored that was my grandparents since new in 1928.
Is there one out there or can I have one made like in the article?
What a beautiful fabrication!

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Russell Webb
5/5/2022 08:57:44 am

I'm sorry. This article was posted so that a person could make their own, like I did. We are not selling parts. The time/cost of production would likely exceed the cost of used ones on the auction site.

Russ

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William Babbitt
7/26/2022 12:15:00 pm

I’m restoring my grandparents 1928 Radiola 18 to working condition.
I’d love to buy a replacement dial lamp cover.
Then my work of love will be complete.
Do you know how I can obtain one?

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Russell Webb
8/2/2022 10:35:50 am

Occasionally there is one for sale on E-Pay, usually around $50.

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SEO Calgary link
6/8/2023 12:57:19 am

This is so cool. Thank you for sharing.

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Jeffrey Howe
8/19/2024 10:18:01 am

got any for sale lamp hoods for radiola 18?

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Harry H
4/9/2025 01:15:29 pm

Are you selling the lamp hood for the Radiola 18?

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