12-16-2012, 08:57 AM
After two years of piddling around with this thing, I'm making a concerted effort to get it done by Christmas so I can get it back up to my favorite Mother-In-Law. I just ordered every single electronic component I haven't already replaced-- resistors, mica caps, and a new audio output xfmr.
My boss let me borrow his grandfather's old tube tester, and I found one of the NOS 7C6 tubes I bought previously is bad. So I have an order placed with Bob Dobush for that and the 5Y4G rectifier. I've also discovered a light socket that is shorting filament voltage to ground. That makes me pretty happy about my decision to install a fuse.
Yes, two years seems like a very long time for this project. But in all fairness, I've changed jobs once and moved twice. We just bought a house, so I finally have a permanent place for my work bench instead of using the kitchen table.
Maybe it has all been for the best. I've been on this forum a lot, learning tons of good stuff in the meantime. Many thanks to all of you who love to share info.
P.S. Once this one is done, I'll be on the prowl for another Philco project. I'm hooked. ;)
My boss let me borrow his grandfather's old tube tester, and I found one of the NOS 7C6 tubes I bought previously is bad. So I have an order placed with Bob Dobush for that and the 5Y4G rectifier. I've also discovered a light socket that is shorting filament voltage to ground. That makes me pretty happy about my decision to install a fuse.
Yes, two years seems like a very long time for this project. But in all fairness, I've changed jobs once and moved twice. We just bought a house, so I finally have a permanent place for my work bench instead of using the kitchen table.
Maybe it has all been for the best. I've been on this forum a lot, learning tons of good stuff in the meantime. Many thanks to all of you who love to share info.
P.S. Once this one is done, I'll be on the prowl for another Philco project. I'm hooked. ;)
