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Offline tubenit

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Re: The chassis are here
« Reply #200 on: January 30, 2015, 05:25:01 pm »
That's fantastic!  EXCELLENT improvements.

Thanks, Tubenit

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Re: The chassis are here
« Reply #201 on: January 30, 2015, 05:33:04 pm »
Thanks Jeff
If you guys can think of any others, now is the time to do it




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Re: The chassis are here
« Reply #202 on: February 03, 2015, 12:40:18 pm »
If you guys can think of any others, now is the time to do it
Looks more "universal" now but IMHO I don't quite get why smaller EL84 holes aren't utilized first? Would it not be easy to open the holes up for octals if one would want to got that route?

I always seem to have a need for at least one switch on the front panel for purposes of optional biasing, bypassing, cascading, etc...
 
The only thing missing now is the bottle opener on the back panel and a hook for a shoe horn for anyone that fills all those holes with pots & sockets?  :l2:
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Re: The chassis are here
« Reply #203 on: February 03, 2015, 12:47:38 pm »
The average guy cannot make big holes in chassis

Not sure how you would even do it when there is already a big hole there to begin with
Hole saws rely on using a small pilot bit to keep them centered

A greenlee hole punch that large is expensive

It's much easier to block off the 8 pin holes with my adapters
They work great and don't cost much



And also, I am seeing that more people are building with 6V6's than EL84's
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Re: The chassis are here
« Reply #204 on: February 03, 2015, 12:56:02 pm »
You just use a step bit but I understand where you're coming from. So in that light I think you should make one more adapter in case one would want to use EL90/6BQ5 or other 7-pin power tubes?
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Re: The chassis are here
« Reply #205 on: February 03, 2015, 01:24:01 pm »
I don't make the adapters
I get them from mojo
Those 3 are the only adapters they make

Not sure if anyone out there makes such a thing?


Anywho, this helps people that do not have fabricating skills and there are allot more of those people than those that do have fabricating skills
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Re: The chassis are here
« Reply #206 on: February 10, 2015, 03:21:41 am »
You just use a step bit but I understand where you're coming from. So in that light I think you should make one more adapter in case one would want to use EL90/6BQ5 or other 7-pin power tubes?


6bq5 is noval.


6aq5 is 7 pin.


ytpo      :icon_biggrin: 


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Re: The chassis are here
« Reply #207 on: February 10, 2015, 03:30:27 am »
NEW stout chassis PT compatibility.

18WPT - Hoffman 18W PT - 580VCT @ 120mA 5V/6V@ 2A 6.3VCT @ 3A| 120/240V pri
758 - Hoffman/Mojo - 710VCT @ 300mA 50V bias 5V @ 3A 6.3V @ 3.75A | 120V pri
758EX+ - Hoffman/Mojo; Export version of 758 - same as 758 above | 100/120/220/230/240V pri
290MX^ - Hammond AC30 reissue - 550VCT @ 230mA 5VCT @ 3A 6.3VCT @ 6A | 120/240V pri
290CX - Hammond Fender BF Vibrolux; 125P26A clone - 650VCT @ 207mA 50V bias 5V @ 3A 6.3V @ 4A  | 120V pri
291CX+ - Hammond Fender BF Vibrolux; 125P26A clone - same as 290CX above made w/ M6 plate for cooler opr.
290CEX+ - Hammond Fender BF Vibrolux; 125P31A clone - same as 290CX above | 240V pri
291CEX+ - Hammond Fender BF Vibrolux; 125P31A clone - same as 290CX above made w/ M6 plate for cooler opr. | 240V pri
290UX^ - Hammond Fender Hot Rod Deluxe - 308V @ 250mA 39V @ 250mA 6.6V @ 3.75A | 117V pri
290LX*^ - Hammond Marshall JTM45 - 600VCT @ 230mA no bias 5V @ 2A 6.3V @ 4A 12 | 120/240V pri
290KX*^ - Hammond Marshall JCM900 - 330V @ 100mA 41VCT @ 100mA 6.57VCT @ 2.5A | 120/240V pri
290PAZ^ - Hammond Marshall 18W - 590CT @ 140mA 5V @ 2A 6.3VCT @ 3A | 120/240V pri
290PX^ - Hammond Vox AC15 - 630VCT @ 92mA 5VCT @ 3A 6.66VCT @ 4A | 120/240V pri
273CZ - Hammond Generic - 650VCT @ 172mA 5V @ 3A 6.3VCT @ 5A | 117/125V pri
373CZ^ - Hammond Generic - 650VCT @ 172mA 50V bias 5V @ 3A 6.3VCT @ 5A | 100/110/120/200/220/240V pri
373DZ^ - Hammond Generic - 700VCT @ 104mA 50V bias 5VCT @ 2A 6.3VCT @ 3A | 100/110/120/200/220/240V pri
40-18041 - Classictone BF Vibrolux; 125P26A clone - 650VCT @ 180mA 50V bias 5V @ 3A 6.3VCT @ 4.5A | 120V pri
40-18096^ - Classictone BF Vibrolux Export: 125P31A clone - same as 40-18041 above | 100/120/200/220/230/240V pri
40-19075^ - Classictone JCM900 50W - 332V @ xxxmA 40VCT @ xxxmA 6.3VCT @ xA | 120/240V pri
40-18076^ - Classictone JCM2000 50W - 350V @ xxxmA 44CT @ xxmA 6.3VCT @ xA | 120/240V pri
W022723^ - Weber 125P26A clone - 640VCT @ 200mA 45V bias 5V @ 3A 6.3VCT @ 6A | 120/125V pri
P-TF22723 - AES/NSC 125P26A/036483 clone - 650VCT @ 180mA 50V bias 5V @ 3A 6.3VCT @ 4A | 120V pri

^ = fit not verified, however mfg. end bell window cut-out data and hole spacing data correlate.
+ = fit not verified, however, same part family as one that fit, so should fit.
* = minor fitment may be required such as slight enlarging of mtg. holes and/or end bell window.

if an end bell does not fit, but the mounting holes do, then you have the option of removing the end bell. be careful removing the nuts
that secure the end bell. check beforehand as they may be varnished in place: if that's the case, then removing the end bell wouldn't be recommended.

--pete

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Re: The chassis are here
« Reply #208 on: February 10, 2015, 03:56:06 am »
Pete, you do 99 now do 100  :icon_biggrin:

Why not a list of all circuit that can fit on the chassis and of Doug's board that can fit there ?

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Re: The chassis are here
« Reply #209 on: February 10, 2015, 06:47:42 am »
NEW stout chassis PT compatibility.

18WPT - Hoffman 18W PT - 580VCT @ 120mA 5V/6V@ 2A 6.3VCT @ 3A| 120/240V pri
758 - Hoffman/Mojo - 710VCT @ 300mA 50V bias 5V @ 3A 6.3V @ 3.75A | 120V pri
758EX+ - Hoffman/Mojo; Export version of 758 - same as 758 above | 100/120/220/230/240V pri
290MX^ - Hammond AC30 reissue - 550VCT @ 230mA 5VCT @ 3A 6.3VCT @ 6A | 120/240V pri
290CX - Hammond Fender BF Vibrolux; 125P26A clone - 650VCT @ 207mA 50V bias 5V @ 3A 6.3V @ 4A  | 120V pri
291CX+ - Hammond Fender BF Vibrolux; 125P26A clone - same as 290CX above made w/ M6 plate for cooler opr.
290CEX+ - Hammond Fender BF Vibrolux; 125P31A clone - same as 290CX above | 240V pri
291CEX+ - Hammond Fender BF Vibrolux; 125P31A clone - same as 290CX above made w/ M6 plate for cooler opr. | 240V pri
290UX^ - Hammond Fender Hot Rod Deluxe - 308V @ 250mA 39V @ 250mA 6.6V @ 3.75A | 117V pri
290LX*^ - Hammond Marshall JTM45 - 600VCT @ 230mA no bias 5V @ 2A 6.3V @ 4A 12 | 120/240V pri
290KX*^ - Hammond Marshall JCM900 - 330V @ 100mA 41VCT @ 100mA 6.57VCT @ 2.5A | 120/240V pri
290PAZ^ - Hammond Marshall 18W - 590CT @ 140mA 5V @ 2A 6.3VCT @ 3A | 120/240V pri
290PX^ - Hammond Vox AC15 - 630VCT @ 92mA 5VCT @ 3A 6.66VCT @ 4A | 120/240V pri
273CZ - Hammond Generic - 650VCT @ 172mA 5V @ 3A 6.3VCT @ 5A | 117/125V pri
373CZ^ - Hammond Generic - 650VCT @ 172mA 50V bias 5V @ 3A 6.3VCT @ 5A | 100/110/120/200/220/240V pri
373DZ^ - Hammond Generic - 700VCT @ 104mA 50V bias 5VCT @ 2A 6.3VCT @ 3A | 100/110/120/200/220/240V pri
40-18041 - Classictone BF Vibrolux; 125P26A clone - 650VCT @ 180mA 50V bias 5V @ 3A 6.3VCT @ 4.5A | 120V pri
40-18096^ - Classictone BF Vibrolux Export: 125P31A clone - same as 40-18041 above | 100/120/200/220/230/240V pri
40-19075^ - Classictone JCM900 50W - 332V @ xxxmA 40VCT @ xxxmA 6.3VCT @ xA | 120/240V pri
40-18076^ - Classictone JCM2000 50W - 350V @ xxxmA 44CT @ xxmA 6.3VCT @ xA | 120/240V pri
W022723^ - Weber 125P26A clone - 640VCT @ 200mA 45V bias 5V @ 3A 6.3VCT @ 6A | 120/125V pri
P-TF22723 - AES/NSC 125P26A/036483 clone - 650VCT @ 180mA 50V bias 5V @ 3A 6.3VCT @ 4A | 120V pri

^ = fit not verified, however mfg. end bell window cut-out data and hole spacing data correlate.
+ = fit not verified, however, same part family as one that fit, so should fit.
* = minor fitment may be required such as slight enlarging of mtg. holes and/or end bell window.

if an end bell does not fit, but the mounting holes do, then you have the option of removing the end bell. be careful removing the nuts
that secure the end bell. check beforehand as they may be varnished in place: if that's the case, then removing the end bell wouldn't be recommended.

--pete


Wow, thats cool Pete, thanks

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Re: The chassis are here
« Reply #210 on: February 10, 2015, 08:12:44 am »
Check this thread for an opportunity to grab a new pine head cab designed for the new chassis.
Limited time run, only available whilst I'm in the mood.
Meant for the thrifty builder.
http://el34world.com/Forum/index.php?topic=18238.0

Anywho, this helps people that do not have fabricating skills and there are allot more of those people than those that do have fabricating skills
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Re: The chassis are here
« Reply #211 on: February 10, 2015, 08:21:35 am »
Oh cool,
Love to see one with the front panel on


And to go along with your cabinet deal, I have the chassis on sale for $38 right now on this page
http://hoffmanamps.com/MyStore/catalog/Chassis.htm

That would be a chassis and a cabinet for under $100




 


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