Question for the group:

Am restoring a TX-1, and was horrified to find that a previous owner
had drilled a 1/4" hole in the front panel for a pot controlling
output to an oscilloscope display.

I like to have my equipment as original as possible, and this one
really threw me. Does anyone have any ideas on how to repair this
front panel hole, or am I going to have to look around for a new front
panel? (yugh.)

Bondo+paint?

Thanks to the group in advance,

Lin/KJ6EF

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You can use a product called JB Weld. It is found at hardware stores and I
think WalMart sells it. Place a non-stick backing to the back of the panel and
fill the hole letting it settle a bit above the panel. Sand smooth. I have
heard of this being done with great success. I have not filled a hole as such,
but have used the product for other things and it is pretty good stuff. It is
machinable, sandable, paintable, etc.

Good luck.

Barry - N4BUQ