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just want to show off cabinet work (done by Ben Sharp) on this one- first the 'before'
then the 'After': empty cabinet, the chassis will be forthcoming. (that means one of these days)
We probably do need to tighten the grill cloth a little...
...and yes, that is a Philco T-7 126 recently found (by Ben) on Craigslist. It is the first transistor made by Philco, and it even plays!
Regards,
Simon
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Excellent job!
People who do not drink, do not smoke, do not eat red meat will one day feel really stupid lying there and dying from nothing.
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Thank you! will pass that along to Ben.
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Very nice job.
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Wonder where he got it from hmmmm....... OH YEAH, he’s my son!
Thanks KC
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The apple doesn't fall too far from the tree! I am working on the technique for getting the grille cloths on right - something about cardboard and pins... I will practice and fix the previous ones once I get it right (I have lots of material to work with)
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Wow Ben, I envy your woodworking and finishing skills.
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I have a few sets I’ve been putting off because they need cabinet work. On the grille cloth thing, what I have done on a few is use 3M spray adhesive on the cardboard backer, then with a spray bottle I lightly dampen the cloth before applying it to the backer. Then after it sets awhile, use a hair blow dryer on it. As it dries, it will kind of shrink some and tighten up! Just my $.02 worth.
Ron
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