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by dynaman
Wed Mar 28, 2018 9:32 pm
Forum: Garage Talk
Topic: Can't attach pics
Replies: 4
Views: 634

Re: Can't attach pics

Thanks Phil! I just edited my post in the classifieds and pics are now showing. :D
by dynaman
Wed Mar 28, 2018 9:25 pm
Forum: Garage Talk
Topic: Can't attach pics
Replies: 4
Views: 634

Re: Can't attach pics

Got it, thanks!
by dynaman
Wed Mar 28, 2018 9:06 pm
Forum: Garage Talk
Topic: Can't attach pics
Replies: 4
Views: 634

Can't attach pics

How do I attach pics to a post? I click the little image link, but it doesn't seem to be working for me.
by dynaman
Sun Feb 04, 2018 4:48 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Weller soldering stations
Replies: 11
Views: 1001

Re: Weller soldering stations

Ok, maybe my units are simply getting old. They're hand-me-downs.
by dynaman
Sun Feb 04, 2018 3:51 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Weller soldering stations
Replies: 11
Views: 1001

Weller soldering stations

I have Weller WES50 and WESD51 soldering stations. I run mine flat out at 850. Anybody else prefer their heat this high? Anything lower just seems too slow. I like the longer, narrow screwdriver tips.
by dynaman
Thu Aug 03, 2017 2:06 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Help finding Marshall 1959RR schematic.
Replies: 2
Views: 1174

Re: Help finding Marshall 1959RR schematic.

Bam! Thank you.
by dynaman
Thu Aug 03, 2017 1:49 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Help finding Marshall 1959RR schematic.
Replies: 2
Views: 1174

Help finding Marshall 1959RR schematic.

For some reason, I can't download the schems at Metroamp. Can anyone help with the Marshall 1959RR schematic? Thanks.
by dynaman
Sat Feb 21, 2015 7:07 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Budget Soldering Station
Replies: 17
Views: 2814

Re: Budget Soldering Station

I'm looking to spend around $100. I also looked at older Hakko 936s, but their various sites are a bit confusing as to whether tips are still in production. After reading up about the more popular units, I've decided that it doesn't matter much, lol. Buy the station, find the tip I like and immediat...
by dynaman
Thu Feb 19, 2015 8:20 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Budget Soldering Station
Replies: 17
Views: 2814

Budget Soldering Station

I'm cheap. For years, I only used what I could get tips for locally. I've moved and will now have to mail order tips regardless. I've been looking at Edsyn 951SX and ye olde Weller WES51 and its digital variant. Any experience with these two units? Are all replacement parts readily available? Pros/c...
by dynaman
Sun Jan 25, 2015 9:39 pm
Forum: Garage Talk
Topic: Structural integrity
Replies: 16
Views: 2414

Re: Structural integrity

Yeah, shipping upside down is a good idea and, um, use washers when mounting stand-up transformers. Don't be one of those guys that relies on only dinky undersized screw heads to hold down a 12# transformer.
by dynaman
Fri Mar 28, 2014 10:32 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: metal for chassis
Replies: 4
Views: 941

Re: metal for chassis

Yeah, Mcmaster Carr and a zillion other suppliers carry it. Your local scrap yard is a good place to look as well.
by dynaman
Wed Mar 26, 2014 8:46 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Hall VVR in Selmer T&B 50
Replies: 16
Views: 3429

Re: Hall VVR in Selmer T&B 50

Haven't tried in a fixed bias amp, but I successfully used a Hall VVR in a Rocket clone. I squeezed the mosfet against an externally mounted heatsink that looked like the attached pic. I did a tidy job of it by drilling and tapping the heatsink to stand vertically on the chassis so the chassis itsel...
by dynaman
Thu Dec 05, 2013 5:51 am
Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
Topic: A3801 value?
Replies: 180
Views: 30827

Re: A3801 value?

"And up next on the auction block is an original factory Stancor box that once sheltered a mighty A-3801 of Trainwreck fame!!! Our experts have thoroughly examined both pieces of cardboard and believe they have found two small flecks of gray paint....We all know what that means! As the paint chips a...
by dynaman
Tue Dec 03, 2013 12:23 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: High-RPM Tool for Drilling Circuit Board Holes?
Replies: 15
Views: 2628

Re: High-RPM Tool for Drilling Circuit Board Holes?

Wow, y'all are hard on bits! I must be lucky cuz I've been using the same old 3/32" bit for many boards (mostly G10) and never had a problem drilling properly sized clean holes with my $20 POS Chinese benchtop drill. I often use the same bit for drilling pilot holes in aluminum as well. Go figure.