[Amps] Vacuum Variable Help Needed

[Bill, W6WRT]

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On Fri, 24 Aug 2012 11:03:59 -0700, Richard wrote:

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>The problem is, finding a mount for it. It needs a clamp that fits the 0.605"
>diameter end. Does anyone know where one can find these ? Or am I
>stuck trying to fabricate one.

REPLY: 
You might try Max Gain Systems: http://www.mgs4u.com/president_contents.htm

Hopefully, Alan Bond is still working there. He is a very helpful guy with these
kind of problems. 

However, it's not hard to fabricate a mount.  In my amp, I took a 3/8 inch thick
piece of teflon, drilled a hole to exactly fit the capacitor, then cut through
the hole to make a clamp. Drill two holes through the top part of the clamp,
drill and tap holes in the bottom and there you are. Mount it with a piece of
angle iron or aluminum at the bottom. 

Doesn't have to be teflon either. Delrin or nylon should do as well and would be
much cheaper. I just had the teflon lying around. In fact, since the mounting
collar is ground, you probably could use wood or plywood, although I don't
really like wood in my projects.  :-)

73, Bill W6WRT