I've been watching Ted Woodford for several years. He's got a real knack for presenting his work, both entertaining and informative.
Also, if you like the mortiser, look for Mathias Wandell and his pantorouter.
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- Wed Oct 11, 2023 4:24 pm
- Forum: Garage Talk
- Topic: I like this guy.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3643
- Sun Oct 08, 2023 3:13 pm
- Forum: Garage Talk
- Topic: Tom (Structo)
- Replies: 33
- Views: 21955
Re: Tom (Structo)
Welcome back! You've been missed.
- Sat Sep 30, 2023 3:09 pm
- Forum: Technical Discussion
- Topic: Checking Bias
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2682
Re: Checking Bias
If the sizable green resistors are running between pin 8 (cathode) and ground, then clip one meter leads onto each side of the 1Ω resistor and read mV. That is the same as your bias current, as explained above. Draining filter caps is not relevant to checking bias. You need to power up the amp to do...
- Wed Sep 27, 2023 4:37 pm
- Forum: Technical Discussion
- Topic: Epiphone Pacemaker 50T PT short
- Replies: 109
- Views: 10433
Re: Epiphone Pacemaker 50T PT short
Do what you can to raise the plate voltage. I'm going to guess 275v is the sweet spot. You won't get that with that PT and tube rectifier. You'll get into the 220's by changing the primary to 115v. For a speaker, IIRC, I've got a Celestion G10L-35 in my Gibson Scout. It was a miraculous improvement ...
- Sun Sep 24, 2023 5:42 pm
- Forum: Technical Discussion
- Topic: Epiphone Pacemaker 50T PT short
- Replies: 109
- Views: 10433
Re: Epiphone Pacemaker 50T PT short
I'm late to the party, maybe too late. That Epi 50T is very similar to my Gibson Scout GA17-RVT, also PP 6AQ5. The schematic for the GA17-RVT says plate voltage is 300VDC. With today's wall voltage, IIRC, it is more like 315V. This amp has been in storage for about 10 years, so I'm not sure about a ...
- Fri Sep 15, 2023 2:44 pm
- Forum: Garage Talk
- Topic: Thinking about moving south
- Replies: 152
- Views: 80404
Re: Thinking about moving south
I know it sounds like a joke, but I try to remind folks, be careful what you wish for because you might get it. I understand the motivation. Do your best to choose carefully. At our age, I'm concerned another chance might not come along!
- Thu Aug 31, 2023 12:27 am
- Forum: Garage Talk
- Topic: Sideways single coils
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1998
Re: Sideways single coils
A clear case of someone who has too much time on his hands. BTW, IMO it sounds like poo to me.
- Wed Aug 23, 2023 5:13 pm
- Forum: Technical Discussion
- Topic: Carvin X100 Schematic Verification and Ultra Hot Cement Power Resistors
- Replies: 37
- Views: 3514
Re: Carvin X100 Schematic Verification and Ultra Hot Cement Power Resistors
IMHO, there is nothing about this amp that shouts out for originality. This looks to me like a clear case of substance over form. Skip the expensive can caps. If you insist on using can caps, JJ makes a 500V 40-20-20-20 for around $20. Leave on 20uf unused and find a 40uf radial cap that works in th...
- Thu Aug 17, 2023 12:37 am
- Forum: Technical Discussion
- Topic: Epiphone Pacemaker 50T PT short
- Replies: 109
- Views: 10433
Re: Epiphone Pacemaker 50T PT short
Anything you do about the rust will involve risk. I wonder how much of what I see is dirt vs. rust? You might try warm water with a drop of dish washing liquid. Don't rub, just dab. Get the soap off with plain water. Try this where is won't show too much.
- Thu Aug 03, 2023 3:14 pm
- Forum: Technical Discussion
- Topic: Western Electric USA manufacturing
- Replies: 3
- Views: 422
Re: Western Electric USA manufacturing
LOL, you've got to choose your type of interest from a list. I'm now a hifi enthusiast. I'm gonna crank up my 70's era solid state stereo until the Dynaco speakers blow. BTW, those Dynaco's have real walnut veneer.
- Mon Jul 24, 2023 8:19 pm
- Forum: Garage Talk
- Topic: Think good thoughts...
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4376
- Mon Jul 24, 2023 3:22 pm
- Forum: Garage Talk
- Topic: Think good thoughts...
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4376
Re: Think good thoughts...
The $250 Harley Benton DC-LTD I got plays better. In the hands of an experienced luthier, a proper setup of that SG should make it play like butter. Take it to someone in the know. Skip the DIY setup...you know the labor rates: $50/hr for regular setup, $100/hr if you wanna watch, $150/hr if you fi...
- Fri Jul 21, 2023 7:42 pm
- Forum: Garage Talk
- Topic: hybrid axial radial caps
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1831
Re: hybrid axial radial caps
I've been thinking about this. It looks wrong. I think these are counterfeit. Someone made some Elna labels and did that. Someone should ask Elna directly if these are legit. I don't think the answer will be a surprise.
- Tue Jul 04, 2023 2:14 pm
- Forum: Technical Discussion
- Topic: Debunk (or not) my little theory - rect tube socket
- Replies: 25
- Views: 2531
Re: Debunk (or not) my little theory - rect tube socket
I may be headed the same place as Steve. Something isn't adding up. And just to check the obvious, you are using slow-blow fuses? It certainly won't hurt to swap out the suspect rectifier socket. Your description of it makes me want to pull it and throw it away. There is a point of diminishing retur...
- Thu Jun 29, 2023 11:02 am
- Forum: Garage Talk
- Topic: Think good thoughts...
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4376
Re: Think good thoughts...
May you become the Norm's Rare Guitars of NoCal!