I just got a notification from Edcor. The power transformer I ordered for the 6L6/KT88 SE-UL Amplifier on the 2nd of May (just 9 days ago) shipped today! I thought I was going to have a lot more time to get the spalted alder chassis into shape.
For whatever reason, Edcor is shipping product in record time lately. The last Edcor order I placed for the output transformers and a power choke, back on March 29th, shipped in less than two weeks and showed up on April 12th. This is definitely the time to place an Edcor order if you’re ready to build. I feel like I should send Brain Weston a thank-you card.
So now that I know my transformer is going to be arriving in a few days, I’ll be able to check the final mounting dimensions on my layout drawing. I always check these when the iron arrives just so I don’t end up drilling in the wrong locations. Here is the current top plate layout.
It’s a nice clean layout. The only disturbance is what will be two small screw heads between the power transformer and the left output transformer. These were necessary to accommodate the internal mounting of the physically large filter capacitors. Here is the internal layout showing all the plate wiring.
With this work complete, I don’t anticipate any major layout issues.
Now I need to get into the shop and start working with that spalted alder. I also need to finalize the chassis depth. Right now I’m assuming 3" (≈76mm) because that would make the front profile the same size as the Lacewood chassis; which I like. However, I need to look at the spalting pattern. If there is some really nice figure I’d like to include, I may make the chassis a little deeper.
As always, questions and commends are welcome.