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This thread is intended to be a Restoration Services Directory, a list of companies, suppliers or persons who perform certain specific restoration services unique to our hobby that members can reference when they require that service performed during the restoration of their signals. All pertinent information about the relevant service, supplier, or product will be listed here in a list fashion for members to consult. This will prevent redundant threads about similar products, techniques, etc. and provide a useful place to store contact information. For example, if you needed reflectors resilvered you could refer to the list and see if there is an organization that specializes in resilvering. A link to a relevant thread in the STF forums will also be provided if there is a thread which addresses the topic specifically. If any member has information regarding products, suppliers, services, etc., please PM me all necessary information, including a website address and an STF thread link if available, and I will post it here. I will try to keep things as organized as possible for easy reference. In time, I hope to see this list grow into a resource that we can all benefit from.

Electrical and Wiring

Rhode Island Wiring Service Inc.
567 Liberty Lane, PO Box 434
West Kingston, RI 02892
Phone: (401) 789-1955
Fax: (401) 783-0091
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm EST
Catalog Requests: info@riwire.com
Tech Info / Help: tech@riwire.com
http://www.riwire.com

Radio Daze
20 Assembly Drive
Mendon, NY 14506
Phone: (877) 653-8823
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
http://www.radiosupply.com


Fastener Suppliers

McMaster Carr
200 Aurora Industrial Pkwy.
Aurora, OH 44202-8087
Sales and Customer Service: (330) 995-5500 or (330) 342-3330
Fax: (330) 995-9600
Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
http://www.mcmaster.com

Fastener Mart
364 E Main St, Suite 208
Middletown, DE 19709
Customer Service: (302) 883-8484
http://www.fastenermart.com/Merchant2/m ... creen=SFNT
viewtopic.php?f=10&t=7640


Paint Removal (Chemical)

Franmar Chemical
P.O. Box 5565
Bloomington, IL 61702
Phone: 1-800-538-5069 or 1-309-828-2900
Fax: 1-309-827-7407
E-mail for U.S. Inquiries/Orders: custserv@franmar.com
E-mail for International Inquiries/Orders: international@franmar.com
Product: SOY Gel Paint and Urethane Remover
http://www.franmar.com

Rust Removal (Chemical)

Orison Marketing, L.L.C.
4801 South Danville Drive
Abilene, TX 79602
Phone: (325) 692-1135
Fax: (325) 690-0569
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CST (excluding holidays) Closed for lunch 12:00pm - 1:00pm daily
E-mail: info@evaporust.com
Product: EvapoRust Rust Remover
http://www.evaporust.com

Resilvering

Reflections Again
1260 Yard Ct. Ste. H
San Jose, CA 95133
408-971-8389
Hours: Monday - Saturday 10:00am - 6:00pm
e-mail: reflectionsagain@me.com
http://www.mirrorresilvering.com
viewtopic.php?f=10&t=4431&p=48367&hilit=reflector+resilvering#p48367
***BUSINESS IS CURRENTLY FOR SALE. NO NEW JOBS CURRENTLY BEING ACCEPTED***

Forum Members Who Provide Services

Gordon Loeffler a.k.a. gwlreno
-Cork replacement gaskets for lenses and reflectors custom made to fit different applications
-Signal wiring harnesses reproduced and sockets refurbished
Contact Gordon via PM here.
A thread about Gordon's wiring harnesses can be seen here.

Steve Tutty a.k.a. signalstand
-Sheetmetal fabrication, especially reproduction visors, back panels, and backing plates
Contact Steve via PM here.
A thread about Steve's visors can be seen here.