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Wardsweb
11-03-2002, 05:33 PM
Well, I've started on customizing the bottlehead Foreplay preamp to make it a "Ward Original".

The cabinet has been cut to fit a machined and polished (of course) aluminum back panel. The input/output jacks and the ac power block are housed here. The power block is a combination of power switch, ac line filter and dual fuse assembly. Plus has a universal power cord receptical.

More pictures to follow as I buildup the Foreplay. It will take a lot longer than the stock one or two day build. I figure about two to three weeks. <hint> notice the front is cut at an angle </hint>
sasaki kojiro
11-03-2002, 06:11 PM
Most excellent. Can't wait to hear some impressions.
Wardsweb
11-03-2002, 06:59 PM
The first pic was a mock up for fit. I've pulled the parts out and drilled for polished stainless steel cap screws. The top will go on the same way.
gonefishin
11-03-2002, 09:31 PM
dang ward...that thing sure is purty!


VERY NICE WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
steamshooter
11-04-2002, 06:11 AM
It looks really good so far. Making it a "Ward Original" would, IMO, would be the best part of the construction. That way, it's all yours! :)
Brad
Rob
11-04-2002, 01:39 PM
Very, very nice there Wards. That should be a beauty!

Rob
Wardsweb
11-04-2002, 01:59 PM
Thanks guys - it helps to have access to a shear, a brake, a endmill and a CNC machine. And thats just for the flat metal pieces. The feet will be turned on a metal lathe. The wood requries a table saw and router table. But it's all worth it in the end when you get a professional quality piece.
Wardsweb
11-07-2002, 09:10 PM
Here is the mock up before polishing of the front
Rob
11-07-2002, 11:49 PM
Wards,

I like that look. BTW, what are you using to polish aluminum, and that HK 500 amp you polished up so nice the other day?

I just use Brasso on aluminum. Works pretty well, especially on a lathe as the part is spinning.

Rob
Elliot Thompson
11-08-2002, 06:12 AM
Excellent!

Looking very elegent there! :)
Wardsweb
11-08-2002, 06:25 AM
Originally posted by Rob
Wards,
I like that look. BTW, what are you using to polish aluminum, and that HK 500 amp you polished up so nice the other day?
I just use Brasso on aluminum. Works pretty well, especially on a lathe as the part is spinning.
Rob

Imported from Germany, Happich SimiChrome polish - very fine cream polish.

http://shop.woodcraft.com/woodcraft/assets/product_images/111134.jpg
sasaki kojiro
11-08-2002, 06:30 AM
You must be a biker.
Wardsweb
11-08-2002, 08:04 AM
Originally posted by sasaki kojiro
You must be a biker.

Define biker: Harley Davidson motorcycle rider, Japanese rocket rider, Tour de France cyclist.
What makes you think that?
sasaki kojiro
11-08-2002, 08:42 AM
Simichrome has been available in motorcycle shops (that I know of) since the stone age.

(You forgot Italian rocket rider)
Wardsweb
11-08-2002, 10:05 AM
Then I guess you can call me a biker :D
http://www.wardsweb.org/busa/pics/busa5_012001sm.jpg
grumpy
11-08-2002, 10:28 AM
SimiChrome polish is just about the only polish that will remove Blueing from your exaust pipes. Yes I ride. :D
Kamakiri
11-08-2002, 11:02 AM
I ride one of these. If you laugh at me, the hell with you :D
Rob
11-08-2002, 11:25 AM
Hey Tim,

I see lots of room there to customize that bike with audio accessories. You could add an altec VOT cabinet as a side car, and cable reels as rear saddlebags to reel off the extension cord needed to power the system! ;)

Rob
Rob
11-08-2002, 11:26 AM
Wards,

Thanx for the tip on the chrome polish. I gotta try and find some.

Rob
THOR
11-08-2002, 06:35 PM
Originally posted by Kamakiri
I ride one of these. If you laugh at me, the hell with you :D

Don't wanna go too fast might lose the rest of your hair :D