PDP-8 (Straight 8) Front Panel Restoration Rusty Switch

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Most of the handles were broken because of being bumped at some point. During normal operation the handles' durability seems fine but they won't take a hard knock. One of the switches rusted so badly that it prevented the pins from turning. This broke off the pins when the handle was moved.

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