David Stinson wrote:
While your suggestion is good for many boatanchor relays,
Chuck, this one has pretty tight contacts- I don't think
the blade would fit.
Hardly worth the effort, considering you can buy
one for a few bucks that has gold contacts and is
specifically designed for comm work.
73 Dave S.

Hi David,

I agree, it is best to replace, if a replacement is available.
When I use a hacksaw blade, I grind it to whatever thickness and
width I need. I typically grind to about 0.010 thick. (which takes
so little time on a bench grinder that you have to be careful)

In any case, the big point I was trying to make, is never, ever
use abrasive paper to clean up the contacts on anything. It will
cause the contacts to arc and burn from that point forward.

-Chuck