fatman, glowing cables, etc.

[Joe Miklojcik]

Hey you crazy nuts,

I'm looking at my Fatman, my first forray into the world of electronic
assembly.  Most of the joints are dull, made with the lowest of the low
rat shock irons (only hot enough to melt solder during 20% of its
thermostat cycle).  I think I could have used better solder too.  I
think I'm going to have to build a new one with my nice Weller and some
decent solder.  Anybody have any tips on things I can do to salvage the
old one?

I want to use ten turn pots on at least the osc tuners of fatman2.  The
Mouser catalog I have lists some, but doesn't give me an impression of
how durable they are.  Also, I'd like to use smaller (narrower) knobs to
allow more room for fingers between knobs on the front panel.  Tips?

I think I'm going to start using clear lucite or some other clear,
thick, sturdy plastic for front panels.  Does the front panel of the
FatMan have to be alluminum for grounding purposes?  (Or the PAiA
9700s?)

My last question: I'm fascinated by the glow in the dark guitar cables
I see in gearwhore magazine^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^H the
musician's friend catalog.  Does anybody know where I can get a good big
spool of this stuff?

Thanks.  You're all my best friend now.

(jfm3)