NAKD: My first ground up build

_ej_ · Post by **_ej_** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 6:30 pm

So I ordered a Triode Vibrochamp kit. Most of the components came in today, and the rest shipped today. So I should be able to really dig into the build next week. I ordered a unpunched chassis and a step bit, so that will be an adventure :lol:

Got the board as populated as I can:

Should be a lot of fun. :rawk:

Casey4s · Post by **Casey4s** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 7:08 pm

It looks like you are off to a good start

If this is your first chassis maybe this link will be of some use to you.

http://www.guitarkitbuilder.com/content ... er-chassis

Keep us posted on the progress, and take lots of photos. :hi5:

clipless bumper · Post by **clipless bumper** » Sun Jun 30, 2013 2:48 pm

don't forget to de-burr those holes!!!

_ej_ · Post by **_ej_** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 7:19 pm

Just finished up the board. Still working on the chassis.

heres a screen shot of the chassis CAD file. Going to see about drilling it this weekend.

Casey4s · Post by **Casey4s** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 7:25 pm

mamberg wrote:don't forget to de-burr those holes!!!

I almost never worry about de-burring holes. It's not a bad thing of course, but I just seldom take the time unless the hole is exceptionally rough.

Casey4s · Post by **Casey4s** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 7:26 pm

_ej_ wrote:Just finished up the board. Still working on the chassis.

Looking really good

clipless bumper · Post by **clipless bumper** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 8:54 pm

Casey4s wrote:
mamberg wrote:don't forget to de-burr those holes!!!

I almost never worry about de-burring holes. It's not a bad thing of course, but I just seldom take the time unless the hole is exceptionally rough.

Shitstorm imminent

ovid9 · Post by **ovid9** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 8:58 pm

Looks good to this noob!

Casey4s · Post by **Casey4s** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 8:58 pm

mamberg wrote:
Casey4s wrote:
mamberg wrote:don't forget to de-burr those holes!!!

I almost never worry about de-burring holes. It's not a bad thing of course, but I just seldom take the time unless the hole is exceptionally rough.

"Shitstorm imminent"

Ummmmmm

am I missing something?

Zozobra · Post by **Zozobra** » Fri Jul 19, 2013 4:35 am

The de-burring thing was a HCAF joke that came about when Doug Roccaforte did an amp build photo journal. Pretty much every time someone documents a build someone will chime in with the helpful advice that they should de-burr the holes.

Casey4s · Post by **Casey4s** » Fri Jul 19, 2013 10:10 am

Zozobra wrote:The de-burring thing was a HCAF joke that came about when Doug Roccaforte did an amp build photo journal. Pretty much every time someone documents a build someone will chime in with the helpful advice that they should de-burr the holes.

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Doug R. Huh... ! :facepalm:

I guess I missed all the excitement! The comment above went right over my head. Now I see it was a tounge in cheek thing. :confused:

I tend to take things more seriously than necessary sometimes.

And I actually don't always deburr the holes, but it certianly isn't a bad thing.

So who won? Do we deburr or not? :hmm:

clipless bumper · Post by **clipless bumper** » Fri Jul 19, 2013 10:14 am

You either de-burr - or quit the forum.
There is no other option.

Casey4s · Post by **Casey4s** » Fri Jul 19, 2013 10:24 am

I'll certianly deburr all the burrs I find. Furry holes are OK but burry holes are not. I got it now.

_ej_ · Post by **_ej_** » Sun Jul 21, 2013 3:57 pm

Chassis drill, holes deburred.

Sadly when drilling an already bent chassis there a lot of bow when doing the front/back, so they're arent the most linear holes. I left some gap so I can adjust once pots are on. Fingers crossed that it'll look okay. the top came out awesome though :love:

Casey4s · Post by **Casey4s** » Sun Jul 21, 2013 4:00 pm

Looking good

Dickarms · Post by **Dickarms** » Sun Jul 21, 2013 4:05 pm

its amazing how simple these circuits can be. looking good man. only a matter of time til i do one.

_ej_ · Post by **_ej_** » Mon Jul 22, 2013 8:19 pm

Got the chassis all loaded tonight:

I need to buy some isolated phone jacks tomorrow and then I'm set. I also need washers for the switches.

Casey4s · Post by **Casey4s** » Mon Jul 22, 2013 9:23 pm

That looks great ej, you are on a roll now.

_ej_ · Post by **_ej_** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 8:09 am

Got the tube/transformer/pot wiring started last night. However I hit a small snag, the Radio Shack near me doesn't sell cliff style jacks and I want to keep this build as quiet as possible. So I have new jacks incoming. Hopefully I'll be able to resume the build over the weekend.

SenatorClayDavis · Post by **SenatorClayDavis** » Mon Jul 29, 2013 3:00 pm

Nice

Excited to see the finished product and hear some clips.

Zozobra · Post by **Zozobra** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 5:49 am

It's coming together nicely now. I have nearly got my workshop set up after moving so I hope to get the iron hot this week

ovid9 · Post by **ovid9** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 7:42 am

That looks awesome!

Can't wait to see it finished up!

JCDenton6 · Post by **JCDenton6** » Tue Jul 30, 2013 7:28 pm

Looking great so far!

_ej_ · Post by **_ej_** » Sat Aug 03, 2013 4:40 pm

Wired up the power transformer today:

_ej_ · Post by **_ej_** » Sat Aug 03, 2013 4:47 pm

Question for you builders, the schematic calls for use of the 8ohm tap off the OT with an extension cab out. However I want to wire the 2 outputs for 8 and 16 ohm taps. How would I go about this?

Guitar Gear Forum

NAKD: My first ground up build

NAKD: My first ground up build

Re: NAKD: My first ground up build

Re: NAKD: My first ground up build

Re: NAKD: My first ground up build

Re: NAKD: My first ground up build

Re: NAKD: My first ground up build

Re: NAKD: My first ground up build

Re: NAKD: My first ground up build

Re: NAKD: My first ground up build

Re: NAKD: My first ground up build

Re: NAKD: My first ground up build

Re: NAKD: My first ground up build

Re: NAKD: My first ground up build

Re: NAKD: My first ground up build

Re: NAKD: My first ground up build

Re: NAKD: My first ground up build

Re: NAKD: My first ground up build

Re: NAKD: My first ground up build

Re: NAKD: My first ground up build

Re: NAKD: My first ground up build

Re: NAKD: My first ground up build

Re: NAKD: My first ground up build

Re: NAKD: My first ground up build

Re: NAKD: My first ground up build

Re: NAKD: My first ground up build