[sdiy] Bournes 300K pots...

[J. Larry Hendry]

That was me.  I always look those surplus catalogs over for NOS.  About 6
months ago I got two Power One +/- 15 VDC regulated supplies (the read nice
ones) with a 5000 mA per rail rating, for $24.95 each.  They were NOS with
1998 date codes.  The crazy thing about the 300K pots is they come with the
real nice very hard to find 3/8" internal tooth lock washers and standard
nuts.  I have paid more than 20 cents each for the nut / star washer combo.
Am I crazy to think buying these pots at 20 cents is a good source for the
second nut you never get with pots and the nice lock washer?  Yes, I am too
anal to throw the pot away. :)
Larry H

----- Original Message -----
From: Jim Patchell <patchell at silcom.com>
To: <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
Sent: Thursday, June 06, 2002 8:46 AM
Subject: [sdiy] Bournes 300K pots...


    I cannot remember who it was on this list who put up the notice
about the "300K Bournes Pots" from electronic gold mine (sorry, I
already deleted the email), but that was a fantastic find.  I need to
puruse the surplus places more often.  Just got mine, and they do indeed
feel fantastic.  Keep up the good work.

    Except now I need to enlarge the holes on my panel (drilled 5/16"
for the Xicon pots).  Well, off to the store today to purchase a 3/8"
reamer.

    -Jim