[Jukebox-list] 1650 Dome

[etreble7]

Hi Jim,
Yep, I am leaning to your way of thinking.  I think I should at least give 
myself a year or so looking for a used Dome and possibly treating myself to 
a Repro.....it would make all the difference in the Jukebox.  It's looking 
very nice and with the Side Glass in place, the Dome is all it's missing, I 
can wait on a cosmetic issue...I just want it to play music!
Jackie


----- Original Message ----- 
From: <dirksenj at bellsouth.net>
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Sent: Monday, April 07, 2008 7:37 PM
Subject: Re: [Jukebox-list] 1650 Dome


> Many people use the term "plexiglass" to describe any clear plastic sheet, 
> but if you order plexiglass, it's made from acrylic. Acrylic has great 
> clarity, but is brittle. You want to order polycarbonate sheet (trade name 
> Lexan).
>
> It is difficult for most homeowners without special tools to bend Lexan 
> nicely. Even if your oven was big enough, you will surely mar the surface 
> installing it. I would use no greater than 1/8 inch thickness to try and 
> bend it as is. You will need some spacer material to put inside the dome 
> frame channel.
>
> I personally don't care for plastic domes - they attract dust and scratch 
> easily no matter how gently you wipe. They are flimsy when you prop them 
> up. I would wait for an original dome to show up on ebay or splurge at 
> Christmas time to buy a repro. Good luck,
>
> Jim
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Gary Young" <gazzyoung_uk at yahoo.co.uk>
> To: "Jukebox mailing list" <jukebox-list at lists.netlojix.com>
> Sent: Monday, April 07, 2008 7:37 AM
> Subject: Re: [Jukebox-list] 1650 Dome
>
>
>> Hi Jackie, regarding your plexiglass, be careful it is
>> the right stuff. When work in on my 2204 wurlitzer
>> years ago, I remember using a sheet of plexiglass type
>> material sold from hardware stores. It lasted a short
>> while before I heard a strange cracking noise and the
>> whole thing shattered like a windscreen. I ended up
>> using a product called Lexan (not sure if it is
>> available in the US). This is a far superior product
>> and can withstand the strain put on the bend. I know
>> how you feel about getting the bend in place. I
>> struggled by myself for hours too. If I remember, some
>> strong clamps came in handy. Sorry cant be of any more
>> help. Good luck. If possible, can you get an original
>> glass?
>>
>> Gary
>>
>>
>> --- etreble7 <etreble7 at verizon.net> wrote:
>>
>>> OH MY GOSH!!  You all know how I think I have the
>>> most understanding husband EVER?  well..........my
>>> luck may have run out.  We spent
>>> hours...hours...trying to put in a piece of
>>> plexiglass for the dome on the 1650.  If there is a
>>> trick I will sell my soul for it!!
>>>
>>> What we decided was that the Alum. Frame of the Dome
>>> was too flimsey and the shape kept changing while we
>>> were bending the glass.  He's gone for a walk around
>>> the block and I am asking for any advice.......there
>>> must be something we didn't think of.
>>>
>>> Thanks so much,
>>> Jackie
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