Pics of my DIYtube ST-70

[joeriz]

Well, I haven't yet had a chance to try any of the suggestions for better pictures so kindly given to me on another thread. But these turned out OK so though I'd share them. Just finished this the other night...

http://joeriz.myphotoalbum.com/albums.php

Enjoy!

Joe

[WA4SWJ]

Man, it's amazing how a bunch of electronic parts can be assembled with some wood and look so good. Very nice job Joe on both amps!!

[SDS-PAGE]

Great looking amps and pictures! I like how you made the wooden cover for the ST-70 PCB. I think wood goes well with metal if done right.
BTW, I noticed that you don't have any strain relief for the AC cord on your ST-35.

[Slartibartfast]

Great looking amps and pictures! I like how you made the wooden cover for the ST-70 PCB. I think wood goes well with metal if done right.
BTW, I noticed that you don't have any strain relief for the AC cord on your ST-35.

There appears to be a oose knot in the power cord on the inside of the case. That is some amount of relief and the way they were originally done.


Or am I totally missing something?

Robert

[joeriz]

Thanks for the compliments guys.

BTW, I noticed that you don't have any strain relief for the AC cord on your ST-35.

oooh...picky picky :laugh:

Yes, only a knot which is fine for now...I'm not terribly rough on the power cord or anything. Someday I'll get around to putting a grommet or real strain relief in there.

Joe

[TomMcNally]

The knot is fine !

In assembling an amp with the D-shaped hole for one
of those hard plastic "Heyco" strain relief things, I curse
and yell quite a bit trying to squeeze those stupid things
into place.

Nice job on the amps - very classy styling !

... tom

[EWBrown]

Tom

Sounds like you need one of those Heyco Bushing squeezer tools, I'll check my stash, I may have an extra one laying about... Much nicer than using pliers or finger pressure, and a lot less !@#$%^&*()! in the process...

/ed B in NH

[crispycircuit]

Impressive! Thanks for the pics! Enjoy..............

[hilldweller]

Well, I haven't yet had a chance to try any of the suggestions for better pictures so kindly given to me on another thread. But these turned out OK so though I'd share them. Just finished this the other night...

http://joeriz.myphotoalbum.com/albums.php

Enjoy!

Joe

Schweet!!! I'm jealous! I need to tweak my building skills! Yellow_Light_Colorz_PDT_11

[hilldweller]

The knot is fine !

In assembling an amp with the D-shaped hole for one
of those hard plastic "Heyco" strain relief things, I curse
and yell quite a bit trying to squeeze those stupid things
into place.

Nice job on the amps - very classy styling !

... tom

The key is to "preform them on the cord overnight with a suitable clamp!" After 24 hours, they pop right in! Yellow_Light_Colorz_PDT_12

[Shannon Parks]

The wood panels make me think of the old Woodies. Sharp!

[Sal Brisindi]

Nice job on the amp, clean and straight forward.

Sal

[TomMcNally]

The key is to "preform them on the cord overnight with a suitable clamp!" After 24 hours, they pop right in!

24 hours ! That's a long time to wait on an amp that only
takes 2 hours to build ! Yellow_Light_Colorz_PDT_20

[hilldweller]

The key is to "preform them on the cord overnight with a suitable clamp!" After 24 hours, they pop right in!

24 hours ! That's a long time to wait on an amp that only
takes 2 hours to build ! Yellow_Light_Colorz_PDT_20

Yea, I guess that can be a problem if your in production mode. Works great for hobby mode. Try heating the cord with a heat gun first.