Structo wrote:Yes, that is a good way to build the cradle.
I have those same plans.
Make sure to have the arms so the amp chassis is back a ways from the center line of the cradle.
When I first built mine the whole works wanted to flip over because of the uneven weight distribution due to the transformers.
So I made two more arms, longer and further back on the end with the stops.
Also make sure it is tall enough so you can put a chassis with tubes in it that hang down and don't hit anything.
Hey Struco, Did you build yours exactly to those plans, or are you just giving further advise. If you did I can get the plans changed to make them wider taller etc
No I had built my cradle before I found those plans.
I think it was Ron Worley's cradle I tried to copy.
I used the lazy susan things on the arms but found the chassis wanted to spin so I drilled holes in the arms that I stick screws in to lock it so the chassis is either at a 45 degree angle or flat.
Structo wrote:No I had built my cradle before I found those plans.
I think it was Ron Worley's cradle I tried to copy.
I used the lazy susan things on the arms but found the chassis wanted to spin so I drilled holes in the arms that I stick screws in to lock it so the chassis is either at a 45 degree angle or flat.
I have never had the ability to hold the amp, at an angle, in a cradle, like some of you guys can with your rigs. I imagine, if available, that is a nice option. It is probably one of those niceties that you would really miss, if it were taken away from you. I would hate for you guys to see a picture of me with a amp "on end" so that I could work on it while the (power) tubes were installed. You know....with a 2x4 under the PT to keep the chassis "stable".
Thanks again for all the pictures and ideas.
Once you use one I think you would come to love it.
Less risk of damaging the tubes and when you power it up you can move the amp/cradle where your speaker cab is and measure some voltages.
drhulsey wrote:These Panavise jaws mounted in most any kind of upright gives you 360 degree capability.
Maybe I am not looking at it the right way. It seems like this would only be good for working on a chassis that did not have tubes installed. Am I wrong? Can you put a Bassman chassis in this with the power tubes installed?
Thank You
hired hand wrote: ...Maybe I am not looking at it the right way. It seems like this would only be good for working on a chassis that did not have tubes installed.
so was just curious
