Wireless Set No. 52 Canadian - Project

[David Dunlop]

Hi Chris.

It would not be surprising to find a surge of none cork gaskets during and shortly after the war. Cork was a common supply in the greater Mediterranean area before the war but Portugal soon became the only supplier for the Allies and this likely forced exploration of other products. Cork trade probably remained limited until the last of the wartime rationing disappeared in the late 1940s or early 1950's.


David

[David Dunlop]

I was able to track down a 13/32-inch hole punch for leather work on the internet once I figured out how to describe what I was looking for more effectively.

McMaster-Carr carry them in many sizes for a good price and it was delivered in two days. This will make cutting the eight mounting holes in the cork gasket so much easier.


David

[David Dunlop]

The eight. perimeter. mounting holes in the cork gasket for the Aerial Base C2 Mounting Plate have now been punched out.

Next step will be cutting out the central 6-inch square to finish the gasket.


David