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[M Gregg]

Looks good,

Are you still using it? What tubes 6SN/L 7?

Reminds me of the LP12 chassis (turntable)..

Regards
M. Gregg

 

[Cassiel]

Right now it's on the workbench. Doing some mods. Tubes are 5692's.

 

[M Gregg]

Shame you can't get the (is it volume or selector)

Shaft cut a bit shorter so the knob covers the nut without scraping the chassis,,there a pig to cut without a vice to hold the shaft. I mark the shaft with tape so I get a flat cut across the shaft. It gives a guide line.

Good luck with the mods

Regards
M. Gregg

 

[Cassiel]

Shame

Yes, it's on my to-do list. A PITA because it comes soldered to a PCB (remote). Not happy with the pot either .

 

[M Gregg]

I cut with a small hacksaw..

You have to measure the length a couple of times and cut once (no mistakes)

Also if you cut it take your time sometimes the heat from the cut can damage the track inside the pot.

I used to cut freehand ..LOL..I now use tape to mark the line for the cut after having to file the end to get it straight..not so bad if its a plastic shaft..

It does make the project look better...however if its on a circuit board its a difficult choice..

Regards
M. Gregg

 

[kevinkr]

I use my Dremel to cut shafts - it's pretty quick even with a variety of metal shafts..

 

[M Gregg]

Yes Dremel,

I use mine alot...it does generate some heat so you have to go bit at a time..If the shaft is metal it heats the inside of the pot so I let it cool and cut again..

The main thing is getting the measurement right first time..
Some people rush it and scrap the pot..LOL


Regards
M. Gregg

 

[Cassiel]

Thanks for the pointers.