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Phlogiston
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11-13-2018, 01:50 PM

Yeah, I have tried using stuff like nickel print. But I came up with this formula:

Time + cost / success rate = get a replacement out of the parts box

Just making a linear taper pot, without taps, will be a challenge. Wear from wiper contact is the foremost issue.

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Potentiometers - by EdHolland - 11-13-2018, 01:37 PM

RE: Potentiometers - by Phlogiston - 11-13-2018, 01:50 PM

RE: Potentiometers - by EdHolland - 11-13-2018, 03:20 PM

RE: Potentiometers - by Chas - 11-13-2018, 10:32 PM

RE: Potentiometers - by Radioroslyn - 11-13-2018, 11:24 PM

RE: Potentiometers - by EdHolland - 11-14-2018, 02:52 PM

RE: Potentiometers - by Chas - 11-14-2018, 05:39 PM

RE: Potentiometers - by EdHolland - 11-15-2018, 01:50 PM

RE: Potentiometers - by morzh - 11-15-2018, 02:24 PM

RE: Potentiometers - by EdHolland - 11-15-2018, 05:02 PM

RE: Potentiometers - by EdHolland - 11-18-2018, 12:01 AM

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