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01-24-2019, 07:59 PM
New caps, a few resistors and tubes got this back into use. Enjoy the video!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqmmsLBdXG8
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01-24-2019, 08:42 PM
Nice job, I like those sets, I think Arvin made those. 

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01-24-2019, 10:23 PM
Hey, I like your bench!  It looks as cluttered as mine! It's the way it should be.
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01-24-2019, 10:55 PM
(01-24-2019, 08:42 PM)Paul Philco322 Wrote:  Nice job, I like those sets, I think Arvin made those. 

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Didn't know that it performs well for a AA5.

(01-24-2019, 10:23 PM)rfeenstra Wrote:  Hey, I like your bench!  It looks as cluttered as mine! It's the way it should be.
I believe someone once said the sign of a messy bench means they are a genius.
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01-24-2019, 11:00 PM
I always knew that! It's obvious.

   
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01-25-2019, 08:33 AM
(01-24-2019, 11:00 PM)rfeenstra Wrote:  I always knew that! It's obvious.
Wooden stool? you need a nice comfy office chair for bench work and were is the fridge for cold drinks?
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01-25-2019, 01:14 PM
Good thought!
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01-25-2019, 10:00 PM
me gots comfy chairs from an old VFW,, and a usual busy work bench.


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01-25-2019, 10:21 PM
(01-25-2019, 10:00 PM)jcassity Wrote:  me gots comfy chairs from an old VFW,, and a usual busy work bench.

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