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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

Got the board as populated as I can:



Should be a lot of fun.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Looking really good

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

Looks good to this noob!

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?

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.

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... ! 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. 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?

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

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

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

Looking good

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

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.

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

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.

Nice

Excited to see the finished product and hear some clips.

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

That looks awesome!

Can't wait to see it finished up!

Looking great so far!

Wired up the power transformer today:

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?