Magura--do you mean just sodium hydroxide? or is there another component?
Thanks, JJ
MPMarino--Wow, nice chasis!!! Why such thin metal though??? Yer not one of those guys who sweats over little details like "too heavy to lift?"🙄
Almost there 🙂
Waiting for mica caps for pumpkin to arrive.. Top left is cheapo reg psu for quick listening while I wait for more parts for shunty..
Waiting for mica caps for pumpkin to arrive.. Top left is cheapo reg psu for quick listening while I wait for more parts for shunty..
jupiterjune said:
Sodium hydroxide (pure lye) is tough to find now. I found that the 'Zep' crystal drain opener at home depot works fine(6 bucks?). Although it leaves little black chunks on the bottom of the container. I think the crystals aren't dissolving entirely.
It already comes in at about 50lbs - with maybe 20lbs to go!!
I'm really disappointed with the way the knobs feel - too wobbly. They are large solid alu and don't feel right hanging off of a junkyard motorized pot and input selector. I'm building a bearing carriage with stainless shafts for the assembly to eliminate play and make 'er bullet proof..
mpmarino said:
put selector and pot on back of uckin' fugly case, and make extending shafts from front plate to back;
you can drill bigger holes in front plate and put bearings as shaft guides ...... if ya're nutzzzzzzzzz ....... look at Igor's preamp thread ;
or - be smart
and use messing as guidesedit:
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=1340228#post1340228
Zen Mod said:
put selector and pot on back of uckin' fugly case, and make extending shafts from front plate to back;
you can drill bigger holes in front plate and put bearings as shaft guides ...... if ya're nutzzzzzzzzz ....... look at Igor's preamp thread ;
or - be smart
edit:
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=1340228#post1340228
Naahh! Already been done.
I'm using two bearings per 'axle' with thrust washers to eliminate all play
Relay set-ups for atten and select so no shafts thru da case allowed or needed..
.....gotta come up with a clutch for the atten motor. I'm still 'junkin' for parts for the boards, so no time lost 😉
edit: What is messing (well, in a preamp!)
mpmarino said:
Making them hollow is my preference, i enjoy big knobs (read as you please)
Shrinking a hollow body on a solid base is easy, machine the inside edge of the knob body and there's no seam in sight.
Brass can be welded, then polished and chromed =>
The spots are dust, gotta love polishing if you've got a thing for chrome.
(= 2" diameter x 1.5" height)
I've tried everything from solid steel, to brass and solid aluminum.
All too hefty in the size i prefer, shaft guide or no, only ones that work well with solid knobs are the monster switches as used in the BT.
(= 2" diameter x 1.5" height)
I've tried everything from solid steel, to brass and solid aluminum.
All too hefty in the size i prefer, shaft guide or no, only ones that work well with solid knobs are the monster switches as used in the BT.
Nice knife!
Knobs look OK too😀
I've tried the polish thing (yes, my wife is polish) but the fingerprints drive me nuttier than I already am. Too bad 'cause it sure looks awesome!
I hate the Swizz, especially because they make so much nice stuff.
Or bra-s.
Admit i use gloves (on the knobs, not the bra-s), every fingerprint is a Polakking
Or bra-s.
Admit i use gloves (on the knobs, not the bra-s), every fingerprint is a Polakking
Ya, real nice quality dem swiss 'army' knives. I used to love them.
I turned mine in years ago for the leatherhead. Rougher around the edges but a bit more useful. 🙂
I turned mine in years ago for the leatherhead. Rougher around the edges but a bit more useful. 🙂
Let's not get started on knives.
I used to be in the survival frenzy, did telescopic SS Nunchaku's at 18.(which really hurt your head when you mess up during practicing) Also made Rambo knife clones, oh dear.
And then there was awdiau ! (ok, plus bow and arrow shooting when i get tightbutted)
Leatherman's are cool, not to mix up with leathermen
I used to be in the survival frenzy, did telescopic SS Nunchaku's at 18.(which really hurt your head when you mess up during practicing) Also made Rambo knife clones, oh dear.
And then there was awdiau ! (ok, plus bow and arrow shooting when i get tightbutted)
Leatherman's are cool, not to mix up with leathermen
Yes, let's not! This would be the right place to do it though
edit:
Speaking of which, I heard there is gonna be a new Rambo
How da heck is he gonna get away with this one!!??
mpmarino said:
Naahh! Already been done.
I'm using two bearings per 'axle' with thrust washers to eliminate all play
edit: What is messing (well, in a preamp!)
Messing is brass.
To get the nice tight feel from a knob (ok, I too can see this sounds unfortunate), simply use sealed bearings. From most manufacturers, the dessignation suffix is -2RS. If you want a real nice feel with a heavy knob, simply use a pair of bearings, or even 3.
Magura 🙂
Oh, and btw, hello from Lykke, we just had a small party at his place yesterday, but he can't go online due to computer issues.
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