*NEW* head cabs for Stout chassis

[SILVERGUN]

I'm back at it and just looking to see if there's any interest in these.
I had to make 2 for myself so I wound up doing the dovetails for 7 more.
So, I currently have 7 of these in pre-construction, for sale at $80 each plus $10 shipping = $90 total via PAYPAL
Bare #2 pine (this time not the #1) with the knots cut out, so it all looks good enough for staining/finishing and I will be doing front face panels that will provide clearance to the precut holes on the Stout chassis.
 
Any interest, please just post here or PM if you need privacy.
 
Here's the old thread, so anyone who wasn't around for the first batch can catch up.
http://el34world.com/Forum/index.php?topic=18238.0
 
This new batch is slightly taller to better accommodate big output tubes and provide more clearance, also slightly narrower so there is very little extra room on the sides, when the chassis slides in. These were designed to go with Doug's Stout chassis (1st listed on this page):
http://hoffmanamps.com/MyStore/perlshop.cgi?action=template&thispage=Chassis&ORDER_ID=442224273
 
Approximate Dimensions:
Outside - 15"W x 9"H x 8 3/8"D
Inside - 13 1/2"W x 7 1/2"H x 8 3/8" D
 
***DISCLAIMER*** I am not a pro wood worker so you should expect a flaw or 2 somewhere on these boxes...nothing major, but worth noting, so you are not expecting perfection.
 
The bottom pic is how amazing Doug's heads turned out after he stained one and cut the faceplates in his CNC
 

[ratgon]

They're really nice! I've been working up the courage to try a dovetail cab. Box joints stress me out as it is but yours really look nice.

[Ed_Chambley]

Once you get that Harbour Freight jig cutting the correct depth it pays to cut a bunch.  Across the street from my shop is a cabinet shop that only makes drawers.  They have a machine that cuts up to 14" of dovetails at once.  They do finger joints too.  It will break your heart to see how fast they make these things.


They do appear to look nice and I am sure they are.  It is great offer.

[PRR]

> It will break your heart to see how fast they make these things.

It broke my heart and my wallet paying for kitchen sink-base and trash-drawer. Judging by unglued veneer and cracked joints, I'm sure they churn these things out faster than the eye can see, but they charge like their stuff was gold.

Maybe I should get a kitchen re-do estimate from you.....

[Ed_Chambley]

> It will break your heart to see how fast they make these things.

It broke my heart and my wallet paying for kitchen sink-base and trash-drawer. Judging by unglued veneer and cracked joints, I'm sure they churn these things out faster than the eye can see, but they charge like their stuff was gold.

Maybe I should get a kitchen re-do estimate from you.....

PRR, not the same people I assure you.  I had them make me solid maple drawer boxes and I used the soft close drawer guides.  Put corian on top in my kitchen.  I prefer man made to granite.  This was after I paid good money for a cabinet shop to build me some that either stuck, were cocked or the bottoms did not hold.


These guys do Baker, Henredon, Bernhardt furniture grade in the same machines.


The other day they had a desk outside then had made from old termite infested wood.  Sounds gross.  Of course all was treated and filled with a aqua epoxy based filler.  The only way I knew about it is Bob, the owner wanted to add some LED lighting and came over to ask if I would show them how to do this.


I really appreciate nice woodworking and which I were able to do it myself.  I can make some things, but my perfectionistic attitude kills me in woodworking.


For instance, I made am a couple of head boxes last month and one of them I could just barely feel the dovetails.  I normally do finger joints, but I thought I would try dovetailing.  So in my infinite wisdom I decided to trim just a smudge off the edge and rounder again.


Certainly I left the table saw blade a little to high and jammed the box in the jig.  So now instead of stain, this one gets tolex.


This is why I am fairly good at doing tolex.

[sluckey]

A good carpenter knows how to cover up his mistakes.   

[Ed_Chambley]

A good carpenter knows how to cover up his mistakes.   

Yes, but a better carpenter is not too lazy to sand which is what I should have done.  What is worse is I knew I should have sanded, even said to myself just sand it, but Nooooooooooooooooooooo the table saw is much much faster.

[Willabe]

Yep, the table saw is much faster alright. 

[DummyLoad]

bought two & a bump for the Ag_gun man.


respectfully,



--pete

[SILVERGUN]

Thanks for all the bumps guys, and the ad space.
Here's one of DL's two that are getting ready to ship.
This chassis is a 1st gen. with a "Champ Deluxe Reverb " build in there for picture day.
That's a JJ 6V6S in there, which is slightly taller than most other 6V6 tubes I've seen.
Plenty of room for a KT88 
Faceplate is just squeezed in for now, not secured yet....
 
 

[John]

Man, that's nice work.

[DummyLoad]

top notch workmanship and for 90 bux they are a steal. surprised more haven't been sold.


--pete

[EL34]

Approximate Dimensions:
Outside - 15"W x 9"H x 8 3/8"D
Inside - 13 1/2"W x 7 1/2"H x 8 3/8" D

Nice!
So the ones you are making are poplar?
And they are the same size as the poplar one in my photo, except these are 9 inches tall instead of 8 3/8 inches tall like mine?
Correct?

[SILVERGUN]

EL34:
Crap Dave, I hit the modify button instead of the quote button
Your post is gone

[SILVERGUN]

top notch workmanship and for 90 bux they are a steal. surprised more haven't been sold.


--pete

c'mon, now...."top notch" is a stretch


and Thanks John!....good to know I have satisfied customers

[EL34]

I really liked the size of the one I made for you in that pic...it just looks 'right'

yeah, the pine one you made for me first was too big
shrinking the poplar one down a notch made it look just right to me


I can post this link on my facebook page if you want to sell some more


Lots of people will see it there
Let me know

[DummyLoad]

top notch workmanship and for 90 bux they are a steal. surprised more haven't been sold.


--pete

c'mon, now...."top notch" is a stretch


and Thanks John!....good to know I have satisfied customers

ok then, how about ho-hum workmanship - needs to stop drinking before cutting wood, but for ninety bux shipped, it'll do. 

--pete

[SILVERGUN]

top notch workmanship and for 90 bux they are a steal. surprised more haven't been sold.


--pete

c'mon, now...."top notch" is a stretch


and Thanks John!....good to know I have satisfied customers

ok then, how about ho-hum workmanship - needs to stop drinking before cutting wood, but for ninety bux shipped, it'll do. 

--pete

Much better...THANKS!

[SILVERGUN]

I really liked the size of the one I made for you in that pic...it just looks 'right'

yeah, the pine one you made for me first was too big
shrinking the poplar one down a notch made it look just right to me

I can post this link on my facebook page if you want to sell some more

Lots of people will see it there
Let me know

That would be great...I can always make more
Not really looking to get rich but I'd like to get rid of these without having to buy 5 chassis myself .

The reply you wiped out just said:
-Not poplar.... #2 pine with major imperfections cut out

-Yes, dimensions are close to the one I made you, with the biggest difference being the 9" height (for bigger output tubes)
I could make 'em either way in the future.

[EL34]

That would be great...I can always make more
Not really looking to get rich but I'd like to get rid of these without having to buy 5 chassis myself .

The reply you wiped out just said:
-Not poplar.... #2 pine with major imperfections cut out

-Yes, dimensions are close to the one I made you, with the biggest difference being the 9" height (for bigger output tubes)
I could make 'em either way in the future.

Ok I will
But first, can you take a straight on front shot to match the straight on back shot in your in reply #9
I will use those two photos

People will want to see front and back with a chassis inside

Edit, I just noticed the top of the cabinet is cut off in your back shot
Can you take a front and back with the chassis inside and show all of the cabinet?

[SILVERGUN]

Sure...I'll post that up as soon as I can.
Thanks again!

[EL34]

Sounds good
A front and back shot of yours and my finished poplar cabinet shot should get you some orders

[Willabe]

ok then, how about ho-hum workmanship - needs to stop drinking before cutting wood, but for ninety bux shipped, it'll do. 
--pete

Much better...THANKS!

     

[Ed_Chambley]

$90 is a great deal.  If I needed one I would jump on it.  How many amps can one guy use?  Well, I guess I can use one more.


Bump to de bump bump.

[EL34]

I am waiting for silvergun to take good pics of the front and back so I can get him some business

[SILVERGUN]

I had DL's 2 cabs boxed up before I realized I didn't have a good shot of the front.
 
So, now I need to finish another face panel so I can get a good pic.
 
The face panels are the tough part....one wrong move and you cant put the wood back 
 

[EL34]

ok, thanks for the update
Do you have a chassis you can put inside for the pics?

[SILVERGUN]

ok, thanks for the update
Do you have a chassis you can put inside for the pics?

Yes...that same one in the first couple pics. (reply #9)
It's a 1st gen chassis, but I'm assuming same measurements.

[EL34]

yes, the chassis size is the same, just some of the holes were moved, added, changed

[DummyLoad]

dr. d: the cabinets arrived today...beautiful work & thanks again!


regards,


--pete

[SILVERGUN]

Great news...thank YOU, mi compadre
 
Viva Texico!

[DummyLoad]

Great news...thank YOU, mi compadre
 
Viva Texico!

ayiiieee!!! orale!   


--pete

[jojokeo]

I keep getting interrupted with others' requests and am so far behind doing personal stuff it's killing me. I hope I can get into the virtual line reserve a few in the future just can't do it at the moment though. I noted the kt88 clearance too 😈 A small but high powered design would be killer...

[Big_Mike]

I am VERY interested in ordering one of these.  I am completing a mini-Plex with the Stout chassis and need a head.  Please PM me.

[SILVERGUN]

Ok, Big Mike..
I need to make a face panel to take a couple more pics, so your timing is good.


Jojo, you're always on the virtual list, just say the word.

[Ed_Chambley]

I keep getting interrupted with others' requests and am so far behind doing personal stuff it's killing me. I hope I can get into the virtual line reserve a few in the future just can't do it at the moment though. I noted the kt88 clearance too 😈 A small but high powered design would be killer...

And you friends are at the end of the line.


Were is MY linear boost with the infinite sustain mod?  Oh, I forgot I should not be getting another pedal according to the guy at Guitar Center.


Joe, do tweak the tone controls in peoples hands?  I have been told that this is where they are.

[Ed_Chambley]

Sorry Dave.  I do not mean  to hijack, it just comes naturally.  Now reprimand me, pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeze.

[sluckey]

Sorry Dave.  I do not mean  to hijack, it just comes naturally.  Now reprimand me, pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeze.

I'll do it. Ain't you got something better to read? Well! Go do it... 

[Ed_Chambley]

Sorry Dave.  I do not mean  to hijack, it just comes naturally.  Now reprimand me, pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeze.

I'll do it. Ain't you got something better to read? Well! Go do it... 

That is what I was doing while you wrote this.  It is a long weekend, don't you ever relax?  Grab and Icehouse, I will send you a test on the Jack Darr book next week.


Seriously, I have read most of it.  I will finish it later tonight.  You hurt my   feeling.

[sluckey]

Boo Hoo!   

[Ed_Chambley]

Boo Hoo!   

Seriously, have a,good,weekend. I really do like the book for some reason. I think because it is mainly execution and not a lot of opinion.

[sluckey]

That was the first book I had ever seen that dealt specifically with guitar amps. I stood in the store just reading it for almost an hour before a salesman (also a friend) said just take it home. I thought the book was an easy read and presented the material more in a conceptual manner rather than in depth analysis. Also focused on the practical side of working on this stuff and troubleshooting. I learned a lot from that book. And the schematics library was a special bonus.

I tend to hold on to tech books way past the time that I use them, especially books I acquired while I was young. Something about books that's not present with online media. If you ever reach a point where you don't need it maybe you can pass it on to someone you know will appreciate it. Until then, enjoy!
 

[Ed_Chambley]

I will, but getting stuff from me is not that easy.


And her we have another Cab bump.