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WE dial adjustment/tuning tool

Started by rcourtney, November 22, 2025, 11:54:55 AM

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rcourtney

I am looking for the triangular shaped tuning tool for the inductors used on dials and other Bell System products.

Sorry picture is blurry.

allnumbedup

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The original tool is pictured in this thread. I made mine using a repurposed wooden dowel from a disposable honey stirring rod which I widdled into a triangular tip. Others mention using a plastic stirrer.  The ferrite is fragile but luckily turns easily too.

https://www.classicrotaryphones.com/forum/index.php?topic=12081.msg128051#msg128051
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rcourtney

Thanks, I have a set coming from Germany.  A composite material (namely clay) that is more durable and RF neutral.