Monthly Archives: October 2013

Construction

A Dual-Mono AKAI M8 SE EL84 Amplifier, Part 1

This project really picked up steam in October 2012.

A couple years before this project came about, I built a box as the base for my second RH84 amplifier (design can be found here [opens in a new tab]) since my first build was based on the chassis of an unremarkable Claritone console amp (I assure you, no Project G stereos [opens in a new tab] were harmed in development of that project). The box was put together using red oak sourced from the clearance pile at Rona, cut on a not-quite-square compound mitre saw, and a table saw was used to rip the 6061 aluminum plate down to size. In the end the openings were not quite regular and I had to file the plates into fitment, but it turned out well.

 

Made form Red Oak
Made from red oak and 6061

 

Right, so I’ve got the box.

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Restoration

The Scott 222C Restoration, Part 1

I bought it in early 2010 described as a fixer-upper, with no photos, and a low price. I was egged on by those more knowledgeable than I, and I’m not one to turn down a challenge.

 

Bought based on this image.
Bought based on this image.

 

Plus, it was my birthday.

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Hello, World

The Oldies

I think I’ll start this thing off by going over old projects to share; all the things that worked out well and those that didn’t so much as touch off.

We’ll see what this becomes.

 

 

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Hello, World

Here we go…

Let’s see where this takes me.

 

 

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