Rocker switches

cookman · **Posted:** Wed May 09, 2007 5:33 am

Reading that thread on the rpf about the size of the rocker switches and the fact that they were made from timber, has inspired me to make some.

If anybody could share what sort of timber they were and which way the grain goes I could make up a batch.
The only measurement that is missing is the height of the center crease.

Lambotour · **Joined:** Fri Apr 27, 2007 10:26 am **Posts:** 1239

Height is approx 0.207 inches. It's tough to get that one, but the measurement is close enough.. The grain goes in a vertical formation. I don't know the type of wood used, sorry. Hope to see a set soon. :cool:

cookman · **Posted:** Thu May 10, 2007 7:02 am

Thanks Darth Karo,

I was planning on machining the profile in long lenghts and then cutting them off on a dropsaw with a stop set at the correct widths.
This may run the grain the wrong way if the grain does run vertically.
where would be the most likely place that the rocker switches were made?
I could use a common timber to the location and time.
They will be cheap as chips to make and as long as the dimensions are correct, they will look great.
I will not charge any money for a set of these or shipping for those who want them. So any input now would be appreciated before I start them,
Mike

Lambotour · **Joined:** Fri Apr 27, 2007 10:26 am **Posts:** 1239

Mike I believe they were made in the UK around 1976 as most vader parts, if not all, were made there at the time. I'd certainly love a set!! Hopefully someone can chime in with the correct wood used (crosses fingers).

GINO · **Posted:** Fri May 11, 2007 1:26 pm

I actually already went through the trouble to have them made using my cast off original box. It was a total pain finding the right wood, the right spacing of grain layers, and getting the orientation right. I still have some sets left for those interested. Send me an email instead of a pm.
gino@columbus.rr.com

Kraaam · **Posted:** Sun Jun 17, 2007 11:27 am

Hey Mike , I will be looking at a set of the rocker switches soon.I'll send you a PM when I'm ready.I'll also call soon to catch up.
Mark.

Fatherless One · **Posted:** Sun Jun 17, 2007 11:48 am

I'm in Mike

(once again) ;)

Hey Kraaam, you've moved state in your profile ;)

The Three Australasians

cookman · **Posted:** Sun Jun 17, 2007 10:07 pm

Sure guys there are a few sets ready now but the rest will be ready very soon.
I had them machined to the exact sizes given, out of 2 different types of timber. Both worked out great and the sizes are spot on.
Thanks to Darth Karo for your interest and help in this exercise.
Send me your mailing addresses to cookman00@bigpond.com.au
Thanks Mike

Lambotour · **Joined:** Fri Apr 27, 2007 10:26 am **Posts:** 1239

It was my pleasure and I was glad I could contribute. Thanks again for my set. They are great!!

Kraaam · **Posted:** Mon Jun 18, 2007 11:45 am

Hey Cookman , they look great.

Did you paint them before you fixed them to the base?

And yes Alan ,I'm a New South Welshman!!!!!!!!!! bah humbug.
Bloody Queenslander.........

Fatherless One · **Posted:** Mon Jun 18, 2007 12:13 pm

And yes Alan ,I'm a New South Welshman!!!!!!!!!! bah humbug.
Bloody Queenslander...

Hey Kraaam, did you watch the State Of Origin last week? ;)

firebladejedi · **Posted:** Mon Jun 18, 2007 8:38 pm

These look really nice and better than my resin set. tell me are you using all russ rep metal parts on your chestbox?

cookman · **Posted:** Mon Jun 18, 2007 9:17 pm

Yes kraam, I painted them first. They are actually not fixed on in those photos as I am waiting for a new resin base.
All the other parts are russrep apart from the switches.
The resin ones that most are using don't have the correct angles and it makes a chestbox look off. I have studied heaps of photos of the box and the angles on these timber ones look right.
Mike

How good were those mighty maroons? Looking at a 3 nil whitewash.

Kraaam · **Posted:** Tue Jun 19, 2007 11:37 am

Hey ,were did you get the lights for the chest box? And where are you getting your resin box from?

The Blues shall win ....................so I can kepp face!!

JRX · **Posted:** Tue Jun 19, 2007 12:44 pm

Kraaam wrote:

Hey ,were did you get the lights for the chest box?

Yup - would really be interested in those original Chestbox lights myself :rolleyes