morphsci Posted December 26, 2008 Report Posted December 26, 2008 Well I'm a little late to the party, but that is one nice looking amp. I would say it was the best thing I've seen on H-C in a while, except the picture of Lilly puts it to shame. . Happy Holidays to you Mr. Round Hole Cutter Tech and the family.
aerius Posted December 26, 2008 Report Posted December 26, 2008 Nice work! Since this project looks to be done for now, how does a Red Light District sound for your next project?
swt61 Posted December 26, 2008 Report Posted December 26, 2008 Nice work! Since this project looks to be done for now, how does a Red Light District sound for your next project? I don't see how that could be a very good amplifier, the wood is stained. Tsk, tsk.
n_maher Posted December 26, 2008 Author Report Posted December 26, 2008 Nice work! Since this project looks to be done for now, how does a Red Light District sound for your next project? Thanks guys! The Red Light does indeed look interesting but I'm not sure where I'm headed with my next project. I've got at least one big casework job to do (Buffalo DAC) before I really should be thinking about anything new. And then there is the pile of beta22 boards and parts that I should probably do something with...
swt61 Posted December 26, 2008 Report Posted December 26, 2008 Thanks guys! I've got at least one big casework job to do (Buffalo DAC) before I really should be thinking about anything new. I found you an awesome case! It might need a few minor modifications. Red LEDs in the eyes gets my vote.
n_maher Posted December 26, 2008 Author Report Posted December 26, 2008 I found you an awesome case! It might need a few minor modifications. Red LEDs in the eyes gets my vote. The one on the right or left?
cetoole Posted December 26, 2008 Report Posted December 26, 2008 Nice Nate, looks just fine as-is. For the next project, how about a Karna?
swt61 Posted December 26, 2008 Report Posted December 26, 2008 Nice Nate, looks just fine as-is. For the next project, how about a Karna? No stain, natural wood. Must be a good amp!
cetoole Posted December 26, 2008 Report Posted December 26, 2008 No stain, natural wood. Must be a good amp! Not sure I would call plywood natural, but hey, you are Dr. Wood, you would know better than I.
AlanY Posted January 29, 2009 Report Posted January 29, 2009 Sorry to bump an old thread, but I wanted to ask what those blue grommets you use are called. Also, how do you determine whether to use the blue grommets or the traditional black grommets in a given location? BTW, your work is phenomenal.
n_maher Posted January 29, 2009 Author Report Posted January 29, 2009 Alan, I think that I posted the part number for those grommets in this thread, I'll look. Otherwise they are from McMaster Carr and can be found by searching for "vibration control grommets". I use them for mounting trafos and chokes because I don't care for metal to metal connections but they really are only required for the PS iron (if you're concerned about vibes). I realize that they end up requiring a bit more wiring (safety grounds for all the isolated components) but hey, you can't get something for nothing. And I use the standard black grommets to provide protection for wires that run through the chassis so anywhere you see one of those there's a wire chase from the component to the circuit below. And thanks for the kind words, I'm enjoying the SimpleSE right now.
n_maher Posted April 29, 2009 Author Report Posted April 29, 2009 Since I had to break down the speaker rig anyway I decided it was time to update this thread with the tweaks that I'd done to the SImple chassis. Basically I finally managed to make some "feet" for the bottom of the chassis. They are semi-temporary but certainly do the job for now.
cetoole Posted April 29, 2009 Report Posted April 29, 2009 Purdy, but still plenty of exciting exposed stuff on the bottom for a little one to lick. Good thing that amp weights more than Lily.
postjack Posted April 30, 2009 Report Posted April 30, 2009 Very HA-2 like... a+. yup, would look great next to one.
n_maher Posted April 30, 2009 Author Report Posted April 30, 2009 It'd be a safe bet that I had the HA-2 in mind.
swt61 Posted April 30, 2009 Report Posted April 30, 2009 They are semi-temporary but certainly do the job for now. Why is that? They certainly look good enough to be permanant, or do you have other plans? Mmmmm, Cherry!
n_maher Posted April 30, 2009 Author Report Posted April 30, 2009 Why is that? They certainly look good enough to be permanant, or do you have other plans?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, Cherry! Mmmmm indeed, even with a mediocre finishing job they look pretty tasty.
en480c4 Posted April 30, 2009 Report Posted April 30, 2009 My drill press is out on loan... Sorry! I'll get out there next week and drop it off. I promise!
grawk Posted April 30, 2009 Report Posted April 30, 2009 There's a nice drill press locally for sale this weekend for $200. I'm tempted. The problem is, if I go out there, I'm going to buy his $1200 table saw too.
n_maher Posted April 30, 2009 Author Report Posted April 30, 2009 Sorry! I'll get out there next week and drop it off. I promise!
pabbi1 Posted April 30, 2009 Report Posted April 30, 2009 There's a nice drill press locally for sale this weekend for $200. I'm tempted. The problem is, if I go out there, I'm going to buy his $1200 table saw too. Futile is the resistance.
swt61 Posted May 1, 2009 Report Posted May 1, 2009 There's a nice drill press locally for sale this weekend for $200. I'm tempted. The problem is, if I go out there, I'm going to buy his $1200 table saw too. How is that a problem? I mean a man can't have too many power tools, it's impossible.
n_maher Posted May 1, 2009 Author Report Posted May 1, 2009 I'd argue that most don't need a $1200 (used?) table saw. My Bosch is more than enough for me and only runs half that new.
grawk Posted May 1, 2009 Report Posted May 1, 2009 exactly, but I'm a sucker for good power tools, so I'm not getting anywhere near that.
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