Since my last post on the Source Selector Unit chassis I’ve been busy. Spring has finally started here with a vengeance so I’ve been tackling a few different projects. But rest assured, the chassis work will be back to the forefront soon.
Continue readingI actually spent a fair amount of time thinking about how to dress the chassis edges for the Source Selector Unit. But after much deliberation, a couple of scrap tests, and some evolution in thought as it progressed, I believe I’ve found a solution I really like.
Continue readingA good friend of mine, who’s opinion I value, has made a suggestion concerning the Source Selection Unit chassis. And I’m looking for some input.
Continue readingThe chassis for the Source Selector Unit / Preamp is out of the clamps. I removed the clamps, cleaned up the little bit of glue squeeze out at the joints, and gave it a light sanding. It looks fantastic.
Continue readingToday, I did a little drilling and then got the chassis into glue up.
Continue readingBefore I perform the chassis glue up, I decided I wanted to get the two pieces of metal for the back drilled. This means I can make the pilot holes for the mounting screws in the inside of the back without having to work with a drill inside the glued up chassis. It’s a little thing but it makes the first assembly go that much smoother.
Continue readingSo I had another productive day working on the Source Selector Unit / Preamp chassis. The chassis has all the major woodworking complete and is ready for glue up.
Continue readingI got some time today to make grain decisions and cut some basic joinery. It finally feels like I’m making progress.
Continue readingSince I picked the wood for the Source Selector Unit/Preamp project yesterday, I decided to spent some time in the shop today getting the chassis pieces milled to thickness and cut to size.
Continue readingAfter a difficult and focused three months or so, I am finally getting back to my normal routines. And that means I’m returning to work on my Source Selector Unit/Preamp project. Thank you to everyone who has had patience with my absence from the website.
Continue readingThis is just a quick post to let everyone know that I haven’t fallen off the face of the Earth. These last few weeks I have been dealing with some emergent health issues which have prevented me from getting out to my shop. But I have at least selected the wood for my Source Selector Unit/Preamp.
Continue readingI’ve been taking it easy the last week and a half in the run up to Christmas. But today Front Panel Express came through with the front plate for the new project. Time to get back to work.
Continue readingThe design of Source Selector Unit/Preamp is coming along and I think I’m going to spring for a professionally made front panel. Today I spent some time with the design software from Front Panel Express and I think the ability to provide custom engravings will be worth it.
Continue readingOver the last several days I’ve made some progress on the layout of the new project. This is about the point where it’s time to start looking at wood.
Continue readingA couple of quick topics today. The first is about meters and the features we (well “I”) seem to over look. The second is a quick bit of news about transformers.
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