[sdiy] CNC for synth DIY?

[Terry Bowman]

> On Feb 23, 2025, at 6:02 PM, cheater cheater via Synth-diy <synth-diy at synth-diy.org> wrote:
> 
> Another thing I've been thinking about recently is vacuum tube manufacture.
> 
> Just shooting the breeze.


You just opened a can of worms. 8D


> On Feb 23, 2025, at 9:37 PM, Jay Schwichtenberg via Synth-diy <synth-diy at synth-diy.org> wrote:
> 
> About 20 years ago a friend worked for a company that made tubes. They had bought the tools and materials from a company that quit making tubes. Their plan was to do custom and out of production tubes until they ran out of materials. They did that until the materials were gone.


I'd recommend talking to Eric Barbour at Metasonix. He can tell you how "easy" it is. Very cynical but at least he doesn't beat around the bush.

How about cold cathode Nixie tubes to start out with? They're a tiny bit easier. Several people have done it and some are selling new ones with warranties. There are videos in the usual place.


Terry Bowman, KA4HJH
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