Paraset ~ Tube Sockets

The tube sockets are now riveted with the eyelets described a few posts ago.  Everything went as planned and the eyelets rolled just fine using the two tool method. 

While the sockets are not made of the same materials as the originals:



Socket on SER No 2357 Photo: SM7UCZ





It has the same style as the originals:

I think my version has a certain US Navy look and feel,  not surprising,  since I spent 20+ years designing and making similar devices for the Navy! 

It is starting to look like a Paraset radio now...The project has come a long way from that rusting scrap metal plate!