FourT6and2
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Who can cut, drill, and stake turrets to a custom layout? I think MojoTone does. Anybody else?
DanTravis62
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@FourT6and2 are you coming out with your own amp line finally? 
Langner modded marshalls for all?
Langner modded marshalls for all?
FourT6and2
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Maybe
glpg80
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I do my own as does Jeremy.
If you want to tool up and do it on your own send me a PM
If you want to tool up and do it on your own send me a PM
fusedbrain
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Hoffman amps will make you a custom turret board from your layout done in " DIYLC " which is a free downloadable amp layout program.
Info here:
https://el34world.com/Forum/index.php?
topic=23812.0
I've used this service a few times, and have been very happy with the results.
Info here:
https://el34world.com/Forum/index.php?
topic=23812.0
I've used this service a few times, and have been very happy with the results.
midnightlaundry
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VaporDemon
Member
I'm actually interested in this and PCB layout. I have DIYLC but is there an equivalent for pcb layout. I'm not even close to ready but I want to practice and maybe start with a couple small items. Is there a program that will suggest component layouts based on schematic or is it a more manual process? I am aware that layout of everything is critical for function and tonality.
FourT6and2
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I could make my own, but before I go whole hog and get all the tools and supplies, I want to have one made as a proof of concept.
technomancer
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I've always done my own, you're basically looking at a drill press and one custom / specialty bit to do the staking for each turret size you plan to use.
I typically do my layouts on graph paper... should probably go more high-tech on that lol
FourT6and2
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Nah I totally used graph paper too.
I just got a perf board from AES/Tubesand more that will work perfectly. I just gotta figure out how to swage these turrets. I got the punch/anvil to go with them. But I don't have a drill press or vice. Is it possible to do it freehand with just the punch and a hammer?
WarHed
Active member
Super easy to do yourself with a punch and a hammer. G10 board from aliexpress, turrets from digikey. Sit the turret inside a 10mm socket and punch it from the back
FourT6and2
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Yeah I've got the tools (stake, anvil, hammer) and the above pictured board and turrets. Been trying to test fit a few turrets and tried staking one but didn't really work very well. I might try going outside and doing it on concrete instead of a table. A drill press would certainly make it easier.
fusedbrain
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Yeah, forget the hammer. Go get yourself a cheap bench top drill press and press the turrets onto the anvil.
For a tweed deluxe, maybe the hammer thing would be ok, but for a 100watt 5 gain stage turret board, its too much. You are going to get really frustrated trying to do it to the high standard we know you like to work to.
technomancer
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You should be fine with a punch and hammer for one board. The drill press definitely makes it easier though lol
SpiderWars
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Hecho a mano
Yes finding the right surface for staking by hand is a big deal.
Yes finding the right surface for staking by hand is a big deal.
FourT6and2
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I got 'er done! I used an old hardcover book on healthy relationships and a felt mat I use for cleaning my guns lol. Worked quite well.
BTW, the perf boards from Tubes and More/AES and turrets are very nice.
BTW, the perf boards from Tubes and More/AES and turrets are very nice.
japetus
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I want 46&2 to build me a 1 channel bassman and he said "No"
VaporDemon
Member
LOL I found humor in the use of a healthy relationship book to hammer turrets! I feel like my relationship with guitar gear and amp modding/building isn't very healthy. The board looks cool btw. I hope to do a turret board build one day.