12-04-2017, 07:36 AM
Very tidy work - and a huge amount of thought has gone into this project, Andy. I really am impressed.
One point I would make is the straightness of the bus wires. With layouts which require such long, straight runs, it is a very good idea to clamp one end of the wire in a bench vice (very firmly fixed, of course), and pull the other end of the wire with a pair of pliers. In this way, a superbly straight wire results and, even when sleeved, looks the part. I'm sorry if this is egg sucking time, please forgive me if it is..
Don't those Tek ceramic tags look fantastic - I have always admired the Tek assembly standards. One thing I was told about 50 years ago and never forgot was the use of powdered walnut shell for shot-blasting away the residual flux after soldering - I only half-believed it! Now, the commentary of a contemporary in-house Tek training film mentions it so it must be true - I'm sorry Ray, for doubting you.
One point I would make is the straightness of the bus wires. With layouts which require such long, straight runs, it is a very good idea to clamp one end of the wire in a bench vice (very firmly fixed, of course), and pull the other end of the wire with a pair of pliers. In this way, a superbly straight wire results and, even when sleeved, looks the part. I'm sorry if this is egg sucking time, please forgive me if it is..
Don't those Tek ceramic tags look fantastic - I have always admired the Tek assembly standards. One thing I was told about 50 years ago and never forgot was the use of powdered walnut shell for shot-blasting away the residual flux after soldering - I only half-believed it! Now, the commentary of a contemporary in-house Tek training film mentions it so it must be true - I'm sorry Ray, for doubting you.
Cheers
Brian
My wide-band IF problems are no more - now I've got others!
Brian
My wide-band IF problems are no more - now I've got others!
