DIY Jr build underway

[teleamp]

Reading rhinocasters Pro Jr thread got me to thinking about a simplified DIY build.

I am going with cathode bias instead of the fixed bias. And there are a couple of parts of the circuit that look like band-aids that I am going to omit (if I need them, I'll add them back).

I've started drilling the chassis, only a few more holes to go. (I'll take a pic tomorrow).

For iron, I am using a Hammond 270EX for the PT and a MCI DR replacement OT (works great with EL84's).

I'll be making the eyelet board as soon as I get a package from Hoffman. I drew up a workable layout drawing this afternoon.

It should be interesting. I'll update with some pics tomorrow.

 

[thosk]

This should be great. Keep it coming please!

 

[stelligan]

Subscribed.
Nothing more rewarding than building an amp. Can't wait for the blow by blow........

 

[teleamp]

Here's the front of the chassis. I went ahead and added a hole for a standby switch and a cut or master volume.

The back side is drilled for the PT & OT:

I have a few more holes to drill on the bottom. I might keep the circuits diode rectification (I can't find my large hole punch):

I should be able to start assembly soon.

 

[Blues_N_Rock]

That is one stout looking chassis!!!

 

[teleamp]

Not forgotten, I finally go my eyelets and fiberboard and have made the eyelet board and will be loading it shortly.

 

[jetattblue]

Very nice! Amp build threads are my favorite, and this looks like a good one.

 

[stelligan]

Sassy chassis! Are you wiring this bad boy?

 

[BCJek]

Great photos - this is the kind of build report I like to see. Built from scratch, in the most literal sense.

More, please.