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a metered variac. saved all those new parts from blowing up. I to have a simpson 260
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I have found that the model-specific and chassis-specific service literature is invaluable with vintage TV and audio gear.
Instead of spending a great deal of time troubleshooting by taking voltages or injecting signals or tracing circuitry, you can really pinpoint a problem in a short amount of time regardless of skill level. Things such as I.F. alignment are virtually impossible without the SAMS or equivalent. Same goes for setting convergence/purity although this of course can be 'winged' so long as you've got the proper test gear. Most of all, I'd say that my external degauss coils, and marker/generator are my most used test equipment. Besides simple tools such as multimeter, HV probe, hand tools etc. You know what is really nice to have? a variable voltage supply capable of supplying many amps of current. I built one into my test bench area and have used it a lot. |
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Since I first cut my teeth on television work, I have always used a VTVM more than anything else on the bench. While I have owned all manner of VOM's and digital meters, I always go back to my B&K VTVM.
The shop had three of them when I bought it that were purchased in the 1960's. The range switches were almost completely worn out, but I lucked up on a new-old-stock one in the late 1990's from a local distributor. I wouldn't trade it for anything! |
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Old post, my two cents. I like xelite hex driver tools for removing backs from sets. Also need chain nose and diagonal cutters. Hemostats can be handy and polarized and non polarized male to male cheater cords. I wore a tool belt with various tools back in my twenties. Couldn't wear it now unless I got a much bigger belt. Insulated hex adjust tools if your going d
To do any sweep or IF alignment. But not an estential. |
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