Amp Chassis Cradle

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Here is my original file for a wooden one

http://www.mediafire.com/download/file.php?jmdmmnwmtu3

2500 downloads since I uploaded it, no complaints..... yet
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guitarmike2107 wrote:Here is my original file for a wooden one

http://www.mediafire.com/download/file.php?jmdmmnwmtu3

2500 downloads since I uploaded it, no complaints..... yet
I have 2 copies of this (slightly different dimensions for each) and I must say I love them dearly and would really miss the convenience of using the base as a parts/wire/small tool tray! It allows me to put the whole project, with its parts, aside when I run into a snag or realize I forgot to order a couple parts. I'm pretty sure I'm the only one who's ever done that! :P :roll:
Thanx "guitarmike2107"
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My wife won't feed me until I clean off my bench, uh, I mean dining table. :shock:
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Structo wrote:My wife won't feed me until I clean off my bench, uh, I mean dining table. :shock:
Man, I can relate. :lol:
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Structo wrote:My wife won't feed me until I clean off my bench, uh, I mean dining table. :shock:
When we bought our home, I told the wife that the whole house is hers (except for my night table & small space in the bathroom), but the 2+ car garage was absolutely ALL MINE! She agreed and life is good! Studio/wood shop/amplifier shop, basically 20 pounds of SH!T in a 5 pound bag,but it's ALL my 20 pounds! The wife doesn't get stuck having to see me/put up with me very often, except at feedin' time and the occasional roll in the .................HEY! 8)
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I have 2 already but you guys have some really cool designs here.
Bad thing is if I build another. I will have 3 amps going at the same time not just 2.
Shit I better rethink this. (LOL).
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Re: Amp Chassis Cradle

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guitarmike2107 wrote:Here is my original file for a wooden one

http://www.mediafire.com/download/file.php?jmdmmnwmtu3

2500 downloads since I uploaded it, no complaints..... yet
So I have you to thank.
I have referred people to your design for years as I thought it the best design I have seen.

I have built a couple another designs that I haven't really been happy with them.

I finally built one that works pretty good and it's a lot like yours.

When I build an amp, I don't use a cradle because I don't install the transformer until last.

But, I do use the cradle once the amp is built or if I am working on another amp, trouble shooting, etc.

But be sure you build it large enough so you can rotate the whole amp 360 degrees.
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Here's a very basic one I made last summer that was inspired by a user on DIYaudio. I've been meaning to pad the resting grooves with foam, but so far it's turned out to be pretty reliable considering how easy it was to make.
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Great idea!
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amp cradle

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simple but effective
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Here's another simple cradle. It's kinda a combination of ideas I've seen in this thread plus a couple of my own ideas. There's more info here...

http://sluckeyamps.com/cradle/cradle.htm

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Awesome design
might have to try this
Thanks

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Re: Amp Chassis Cradle

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Has anybody tried the mojotone one that stewmac is selling. Yeah, it's stupid expensive but what isn't these days? Besides, I'm a carpenter by trade and really dont feel like building one.
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