RCA 8PCS41 from CL update

[Eric H]

I got the base section put back together, I was able to glue the plywood back together so I didn't have to make a new one.

It's nice and solid now, there are some small gaps at the joints but that's unavoidable due to some shrinkage, they aren't bad and won't be noticeable unless someone gets on their hands and knees and inspects it with a magnifying glass. The base will also be toned a darker color to hide the crack repairs.

I came to the realization that perfection isn't going to happen with this cabinet so I'll just have to settle for solid and presentable.

I tried fitting the cabinet top to the bottom and realized I forgot to rebuild the intermediate section that joins the two, that should be easy, it's just three strips of hardwood, that will make a nice color break point between the base and the rest of the cabinet.

I've also started recapping the chassis, done with the Audio, working on the HV section now, got three of the cans done but I will have to make new paper covers since I had to destroy the old ones to get them apart.

I also need to replace a few bits of rubber covered wire here and there, I think the 22ga solid core 600 volt wire that AES sells should look about right?


I am fortunate to have my faithful friend Otto working quality control, or perhaps he just smells a Mouse.