Steve,
We need to do something about those screws you used no the XLR. I have some #4 screws that should work, I'll send a few your way (with any other options I have) to use on this and other projects.
I'd also like to take a minute and thank both Nelson Pass and Jon Ver Halen (Lowther America) who have been exceptionally generous with their time in helping me with the Cicada issue. Without their help I'd have no options right now. Not that it was ever in doubt but they are both class acts.
Thanks for the kind words guys.
Stretch, I see what you did right there.
Greg, I find the key to a uniform braid is as simple as having a solid anchor point. That lets you have a consistent tension on the wires and keep the same relative angle as you progress.
I needed some IC's for the soldering rig (lent out my loaner cables) so I whipped these up last night. I think I will call them the Dusty Chalk series.
24ga solid core Neotech UPOCC in PVC w/ Neutrik RCAs.
This thread has officially jumped the shark. Comparing the difference between the two versions of the O2 as has just been done is insanity. Do they sound slightly different, yes, but I'd say they are more the same than different especially when properly driven.
Nope, I just have it on a simple pedestal stand. It's pretty stationary in my shop so the wheeled stand would actually just be in the way.
If all goes well I may be picking up a new/used lathe today.
My drill press is out on loan so the counter sinks are not done very well and the boards were slightly damaged so I'll probably replace them at some point. The clamping mechanism that holds them in place could be better implemented as well. I just wanted something to finish it off for now.
Mmmmm indeed, even with a mediocre finishing job they look pretty tasty.