Simplex Model PB - New Grille Cloth | Silicone Mold | Tuning Across the BC/SW Bands

In the last episode, I completed the wood veneer repairs, etc., and refinished the cabinet using a stain stick, dye-based toner lacquer & clear lacquer before rubbing out the finish with #0000 steel wool and Wool-Lube.
I placed the new grille cloth and backer in and a few other housekeeping items, in addition to creating a silicone mold to replicate the one knob left behind and in conclusion tuning across the BC/SW bands after reinstalling the chassis back in the cabinet.
In addition, check out my earlier video and others where I introduce the Simplex, model PB mini-cathedral dual-band receiver I acquired about nine years back that's been in storage. The seller at the time told me the radio was from a family in the Charleston, SC area; other than that, I don't have any other information on the history of the receiver with the exception of the Simplex factory was located in Philadelphia, PA then later moved to Sandusky, OH where the company was purchased by Philco and the plant was closed shortly after.
The playlist for the Simplex Model PB restoration:
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[@ianbutler1983]

Don, that thing is beautiful. Thanks for letting us watch.

[@RestoreOldRadios]

Much appreciated Ian. All the best. Don

[@hestheMaster]

Great job on it Don. Another piece of radio history saved.

[@RestoreOldRadios]

Appreciate it Steve. Definitely an improvement over my starting point. Lol Best, Don

[@saturn5tony]

Gorgeous 😊

[@RestoreOldRadios]

Thank you Tony, I appreciate it my friend. Best, Don

[@greggsvintageworkshop8974]

Gorgeous Don, simply amazing work as always!

[@RestoreOldRadios]

Thank you so much 😀 Hope you’re doing well Gregg. Best, Don

[@josephmagedanz4070]

Very nice work...thanks for sharing.

[@RestoreOldRadios]

Thank you too; I appreciate you watching and reaching out. Best, Don

[@chuck0mx]

Nice, very nice...congrats...

[@RestoreOldRadios]

Many thanks. Best, Don

[@jimburns348]

That’s one beautiful job you’ve done with that radio 👍 You are truly a master at restorations ❤ Great work!

[@RestoreOldRadios]

Thank you very much! Ditto to you Jim. Best, Don

[@DERB_Seymour_Indiana]

Certainly is a beautiful radio Don. Seems to work great also. :)

[@RestoreOldRadios]

Thank you Doug, I appreciate it. Best, Don

[@johnblystone8781]

Beautiful job!! Now that you have a mold for the knob, will you have a video on how to complete it?

[@RestoreOldRadios]

Thank you. If I have time to capture the steps I’ll will. An earlier video for reference I published years back at: How To Mold & Cast Vintage Radio Knobs kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXmrZ4p-g9R_pas Best, Don

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Another video I published that you may find helpful at: Vintage Radio Knobs - Making a Shaft Collar w/ 1/4" Bore Diameter & Set ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5WwfISrjr2ohdksi=Kn12oaBmUGYBHnxx