[Kamakiri]

Now goes project #2.

We're working on the top set in the pic (the bottom set is pretty rusty and isn't too pretty).

Set appears to work less the fact that the HV anode on the picture tube has a dry rotted rubber boot, causing arcing. I have a spare out of the other set which isn't dry rot nor cracked, nor will it crack when bent, but feels dry, as if it won't make a good seal when connected. Can I use something like silicone lube to try to make it somewhat more pliable feeling like these things are supposed to be?

Damn these sets are built well.