i snip[ the end, if the end is stripped, then i fold the wire at the end about and inch. then slide approproate size shrink wrap onto the folded wire, letting the fold stick out the end. shrink, and you are done. looks wicked, IMO.
germ
Search found 246 matches
- Wed Jun 18, 2008 2:54 am
- Forum: Technical Discussion
- Topic: Taping off a transformer tap - Any good tips?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2653
- Tue Jun 10, 2008 2:59 am
- Forum: Garage Talk
- Topic: I want that work station in Iron Man
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1535
Re: I want that work station in Iron Man
lead is your friend.
- Tue Jun 10, 2008 2:54 am
- Forum: Technical Discussion
- Topic: Box of fun. Go at it, guys!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4609
Re: Box of fun. Go at it, guys!
you can have all kinds of fun with those tubes. get the data, and figure out how to use em.
germ
germ
- Tue Jun 10, 2008 2:53 am
- Forum: Technical Discussion
- Topic: GDS Amplification?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3985
Re: GDS Amplification?
agreed with rich. good stuff.
germ
germ
- Tue Jun 10, 2008 2:52 am
- Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
- Topic: How about a dual OT Wreck?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1443
Re: How about a dual OT Wreck?
why not? its about what you think sounds good.
- Tue Jun 10, 2008 2:49 am
- Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
- Topic: Another theory on the 25-watt resistor.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 4580
Re: Another theory on the 25-watt resistor.
it won't be anywhere near 202 watts across that 1k resistor. maybe for the entire supply.
germ
germ
- Sat May 24, 2008 12:35 pm
- Forum: Technical Discussion
- Topic: Structural integrity/Safety question
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3253
Re: Structural integrity/Safety question
the loctite gasket stuff works, too.
- Thu May 22, 2008 2:32 pm
- Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
- Topic: PTP Tremwreck
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1552
Re: PTP Tremwreck
cool beans!!! kinda fun to build that way, eh? question for you, i see a couple of 100k resistors hanging off a dual ganged pot (my guess is PPIMV). how did you connect the resistors to the wires? formed "J" hooks on each, put them together in tension, crimp, and then solder? best way to do that kin...
- Thu May 22, 2008 2:29 pm
- Forum: Trainwreck Discussion
- Topic: 4-4-0 [2 NEW BUILDS WITH PICS; THE 2 WATT WRECK]
- Replies: 286
- Views: 76003
Re: 4-4-0 [2 NEW BUILDS WITH PICS; THE 2 WATT WRECK]
you will be fine if it is for your own use.
- Thu May 22, 2008 2:26 pm
- Forum: Technical Discussion
- Topic: NOS, or just trash?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1306
Re: NOS, or just trash?
naw, send em to me. 
find someone with a tube tester and check them out. mandatory on the 6L6. i wouldnt worry too much about the 12ax7, they will either sound great, or not.
germ
find someone with a tube tester and check them out. mandatory on the 6L6. i wouldnt worry too much about the 12ax7, they will either sound great, or not.
germ
- Thu May 22, 2008 2:23 pm
- Forum: Garage Talk
- Topic: Anybody going to the NY/NJ Ampshow this weekend?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1871
Re: Anybody going to the NY/NJ Ampshow this weekend?
How did the towel trick work out? worked good. we were getting a bit of tube boing noise going on with it cranked..... :mrgreen: Great to finally meet you. The Tone Shop room was great. Glad I got to come by for a while. Would have loved to have you come by my room and shred through the Liverpool. ...
- Sun May 11, 2008 6:25 am
- Forum: Garage Talk
- Topic: Anybody going to the NY/NJ Ampshow this weekend?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1871
Re: Anybody going to the NY/NJ Ampshow this weekend?
a great time!! got to meet alot of new people, and bunches of old friends as well. was unable to get out much, not until the end. was finally able to check out a few amps. Reasons were great!!!! they felt very nice, tons of gain available. was also ablke tio check out brownnote. didnt pkay on them, ...
- Wed May 07, 2008 11:32 pm
- Forum: Garage Talk
- Topic: Anybody going to the NY/NJ Ampshow this weekend?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1871
- Wed May 07, 2008 6:20 pm
- Forum: Garage Talk
- Topic: Upcoming Amp show in New Jersey
- Replies: 1
- Views: 815
Re: Upcoming Amp show in New Jersey
coming in from michigan to debut my Amp company, Tone Shop, and our Wrecked amp.
should be good fun!!!
germ
www.toneshopllc.com
should be good fun!!!
germ
www.toneshopllc.com
- Sat Apr 05, 2008 2:01 pm
- Forum: Technical Discussion
- Topic: Choice of small value caps
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2248
Re: Choice of small value caps
you can find polystyrene as well. Ebay has some selection. every once in a while, you can find some small value polypropylene or polyester caps. what are you needing? you can also run 2 lower voltage caps in series to get a higher voltage, but smaller value I.E. 2 1000pf 250v caps in series wold be ...