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  1. dlucy

    Any workbench tools organizer projects for laser cutting or 3D printing?

    Has anyone used or (even better) made templates for making workbench tools organizers using a laser cutter or a 3D printer? Things like this (just an example):
  2. S

    Tools for Pioneer Recap

    Looking to try my hand at recapping a few of my Pioneer units (SX535, SA8100 and eventually an SX1050). I repair guitars full time and have for 35+ years so I can solder, and read basic schematics. My question is about specific tools to rebuild the boards. What do folks use to hold the...
  3. J

    Cadaver lab dissection kit

    The tool kit I bought for Anatomy Lab is perfect for electronics repair. The scalpel, fine pointed narrow long tweezers, angled tweezers, angled pointed probe, straight pointed probe, and forceps all make tight spaces and precision work a breeze. These kits can be had for about $15. I use...
  4. FireGuruMN

    Flipping Awesome Workbench Prototype.

    So I am indoors for the Minnesota winter (even though it is supposed to hit 50F next week). My first project is restoring a Sansui SM80 tube receiver. Its a monster. I had no desire to be flipping that 50 pound chassis over 100 times during the restoration. And there are delicate tuning...
  5. Mike Sweeney

    A Philips screw by any other name

    So after dealing with some butchered JIS screws on my Marantz gear, it got me thinking about buying a JIS screwdriver.. So I start looking around and find this cool article.. and explains why a couple of my electronic philips screwdrivers seem to work just fine on JIS...
  6. LFazio51

    The Proper Wire Wrap Tool

    Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to all! I'm currently working to restore a Yamaha CR1020 (separate thread) and was contemplating the removal of specific boards in order to gain easier access. Many vintage units, as most are aware, used this conenction method and will require a wire wrap...
  7. HiFiAaron

    Speaker Vise/Holder name and where to buy???

    Hello, I have been interested in and appreciated high end audio equipment for a while now but am newer to diy repairs and upgrades. I have used the information on audiokarma for some time but finally need an answer to a question i couldn't find. I have seen these vices used to hold...
  8. ssouci

    Fisher X-202 - Bias & DC Balance settings using tool?

    I have a newly-acquired Fisher X-202 amplifier (not X-202-B) I want to check and adjust the Bias and DC Balance settings, but notice that the official Fisher method requires desoldering a jumper and taking reading from beneath the chassis, something I find to be a real PITA and would rather...
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