[Milsurplus] A Classic Example of the Homebrew Art

[Mike Feher]

Yep, the nibbler was invaluable. 73 – Mike 

 

Mike B. Feher, N4FS

89 Arnold Blvd.

Howell NJ 07731

848-245-9115

 

From: milsurplus-bounces at mailman.qth.net <milsurplus-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On Behalf Of Nick England
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Back in earlier days-

Adel nibbler, rat-tail file, flat file, drill. 

 

Now I have something much better than a machine shop - I have a buddy with a machine shop....

 

Nick

 

On Mon, Sep 28, 2020 at 8:19 AM Mike Feher <n4fs at eozinc.com <mailto:n4fs at eozinc.com> > wrote:

There is no break even point. I used to build similar radios and even more complicated during that time because I could not afford anything and most parts could be scrounged from disposed TV sets or cheap surplus stuff. Also parts were available in stores that could not be obtained from the TV sets for an affordable price. Later, in HS, I did have metal shop making things a lot easier. Most young hams built their own rigs unless they had rich parents.  73 – Mike 

 

Mike B. Feher, N4FS

89 Arnold Blvd. <https://www.google.com/maps/search/89+Arnold+Blvd.+Howell+NJ+07731?entry=gmail&source=g> 

Howell NJ 07731 <https://www.google.com/maps/search/89+Arnold+Blvd.+Howell+NJ+07731?entry=gmail&source=g> 

848-245-9115

 

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I love it! I've always wondered, since I didn't take metal shop, what tools one needs to build like that? I do know a person can have it done commercially, the question is where is the break-even point located?

 

Sean

 

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Subject: [Milsurplus] A Classic Example of the Homebrew Art

 

Gang,

 

Not really military, but I've been obsessing over an artifact from 1951 QST, *Take a look* < <http://www.skywaves.ar88.net/homebrew/Homebrew_Projects.htm> http://www.skywaves.ar88.net/homebrew/Homebrew_Projects.htm>.

 

Al

 

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Jersey City, NJ

 <http://www.skywaves.ar88.net/> http://www.skywaves.ar88.net/

 

 

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