I took the time to finish the chassis wiring on the spud so that I could focus on the top plate. Now comes the tough part.
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Tag Archives: Chassis
Progress on the Spud
I managed to get some time to perform the bulk of the chassis work on the new amp.
Continue readingWell Worth the Trouble
Just a quick note on the new project. Ten days ago I posted about how much trouble the wood gave me because of warps and twists in my plank of Bloodwood. Well, today I can say that it was well worth the effort.
Continue readingThat Was A Pain in the Backside!
I know that I said I wasn’t going to do a lot of posting about my new project, but this morning’s session is worthy of a quick note.
Continue reading6V6 Curly Maple Mechanical Assembly
I took some time this morning, now that the paint is dry on the top plate, to install the mechanical aspects of the amp. The top plate is now fully populated.
Continue reading6V6 Curly Maple Amp – On the Launch Pad
While dealing with my other spring chores, I’ve been working to get the finish applied to the amplifier’s top plate. While not perfect, I believe it is acceptable enough for me to proceed.
Continue readingMusings on the New Amplifier
I keep referring to the new amplifier as the 6V6 “Curly Maple” Amplifier. But is it really?
Continue reading6V6 “Curly Maple” First Assembly
The chassis has all its coats of oil finish and things started coming together today.
Continue readingGetting Closer
I managed to steal a little time over Easter to do a some work in the shop. The chassis for the new 6V6 “Curly Maple” Amplifier is coming along nicely.
Continue readingSlow Progress
After some delay I have managed to finish all the metal work for the Marblewood Upgrade Amplifier. Hereafter referred to as the 6V6 Curly Maple Amplifier.
Continue readingUpdate on the Marblewood Upgrade Amplifier
After getting some chores out of the way this weekend, I got an opportunity to do some chassis work. The project is proceeding well.
Continue readingAn Update, Update, Update?
We got some unseasonably nice weather here today. Clear blue skies and about 72° outside. This meant I got some time in my shop to move projects forward.
Continue readingAn Update on the Update
I haven’t talked about the new amp in a while so I thought I’d share current progress.
Continue readingMany Delays
I’ve been pretty busy for the last month. But things are starting to move forward again. I’m still working on the project page for the Source Selector Unit and something new as well.
Continue readingAn Opportunity
As it turns out, there is a crew working on painting the exterior of my house today. Since I can’t work on many of my outdoor projects around the house, I thought I’d take the opportunity to get a little done on the source selector unit.
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