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previous: Matthew Springer So I have two main questions: -- 7/18/2000 10:10 PM	View Thread

Re: Construction techniques Questions

7/22/2000 1:16 AM
SpeedRacer	Re: Construction techniques Questions 1) How does everyone build their circuit cards and why do you pick your method?(eyelets, turret lugs, nails) For experimenting I like terminal strips and go totally P-P. For really building an original design I think turrets are best. 2) What order do you typically install things in the chassis in? (sockets and heater wire, xformers, etc.) #1 is ground wire (if Fender that is) to chassis. I mount the trannies first and build the power (AC) section and then the eyelet card, sockets, then the pots/jacks/etc. Heater wire is probably last for me. I think this is right.. I never really thought about it. Just be sure you have test fit everything and have all your holes punched/drilled just right before starting to assemble! Measure twice, cut once and all the usual rot.

7/22/2000 1:16 AM

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Re: Construction techniques Questions

1) How does everyone build their circuit cards and why do you pick your method?(eyelets, turret lugs, nails)

For experimenting I like terminal strips and go totally P-P. For really building an original design I think turrets are best.

2) What order do you typically install things in the chassis in? (sockets and heater wire, xformers, etc.)

#1 is ground wire (if Fender that is) to chassis. I mount the trannies first and build the power (AC) section and then the eyelet card, sockets, then the pots/jacks/etc. Heater wire is probably last for me.
I think this is right.. I never really thought about it. :-)

Just be sure you have test fit everything and have all your holes punched/drilled just right before starting to assemble! Measure twice, cut once and all the usual rot. ;-)

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