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Jeff/Illinois · 05-13-2017, 09:52 PM

......related to a thread I had earlier wondering how to tell off hand, a repop from an original. Someone said that 'the originals for one thing are heavier you can tell by holding them in your hand.'

I took an original that I bought from Bert's and weighed it on a digital scale. It did seem heavier.

The original weighed in at 198 grams. Three repops I weighed came in at 171 grams, 172 grams, and the third at 172 grams,

Just for your I&E I thought that was some good advice. Thanks much! And thanks to Steve Becker at Bert's for setting me up with some other fine original parts!!

Tom Wesenberg · 05-13-2017, 10:14 PM

Just about 30 minutes ago I weighed an original 1932 style cutout with the closed mounting feet, and it weighed exactly 8 ounces.

I don't have a cheap repro handy to measure, but would guess it's closer to 5 ounces.

Mike V. Florida · 05-14-2017, 12:21 AM

198 grams = 7 oz

171 grams = 6 oz

So there is a difference that can be measured easily.

barnstuf · 05-14-2017, 11:53 AM

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I do not need a scale to determine original vs replacement cutouts. If you turn an original upside down you will see a distinctive pattern that is different from any replacements I have ever seen. And yes, originals are bit heavier but a scale is not always at your fingertips.

05-13-2017, 09:52 PM	#1
Jeff/Illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,792	Cutout info..... ......related to a thread I had earlier wondering how to tell off hand, a repop from an original. Someone said that 'the originals for one thing are heavier you can tell by holding them in your hand.' I took an original that I bought from Bert's and weighed it on a digital scale. It did seem heavier. The original weighed in at 198 grams. Three repops I weighed came in at 171 grams, 172 grams, and the third at 172 grams, Just for your I&E I thought that was some good advice. Thanks much! And thanks to Steve Becker at Bert's for setting me up with some other fine original parts!!

05-13-2017, 10:14 PM	#2
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Cutout info..... Just about 30 minutes ago I weighed an original 1932 style cutout with the closed mounting feet, and it weighed exactly 8 ounces. I don't have a cheap repro handy to measure, but would guess it's closer to 5 ounces.

05-14-2017, 12:21 AM	#3
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: Cutout info..... 198 grams = 7 oz 171 grams = 6 oz So there is a difference that can be measured easily. __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

05-14-2017, 11:53 AM	#4
barnstuf Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cape Cod MA Posts: 2,840	Re: Cutout info..... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I do not need a scale to determine original vs replacement cutouts. If you turn an original upside down you will see a distinctive pattern that is different from any replacements I have ever seen. And yes, originals are bit heavier but a scale is not always at your fingertips.