When I am working on a radio I am forever rotating it around to gain access to a component, etc. I am not getting any younger and some of these chassis are heavy! Maybe I am getting lazy in my old age?

Regardless, as the old saying goes “necessity is the mother of invention”. To that end I came up with what I believe to be a good solution. I don't know if this is new but it is to me. I made a simple 18" diameter Lazy-Suzan made from ¾ inch plywood, which I covered with a rubber matt. I purchased the bearing at a local wood-working store (Busy Bee).

It's the best thing since sliced bread! Just set the chassis on top and Bob's your Uncle.

I am always amazed at the things people come up with to make life, or in this case, working on a radio easier.

Maybe others have similar tricks and tips that they would like to share?

Gary

Good suggestion, Gary. That is actually what the pros use in the repair shops. They sell custom turntables just for that purpose.

I can't think of any good suggestions that are that novel at the moment, but will post again if I come up with one.

Dave

How about a couple photos Gary.

:How about a couple photos Gary.

Peter,

You are the master when it comes to photos.

I have tried in the past to post photos on this site but failed.

What is the secret?

Gary

One thing that is maybe long forgot is a phono jig.
It can be adjusted to hold and pivot a radio chassis.
I have one that makes it easy to work on a radio chassis where you don't want it to be sitting on any of its delicate parts. If you can find one of them, it would be a good thing to have ..

A few years ago I purchased two chassis stands....a small one & a large one. I use the small one on my benchtop and mounted the larger one on a cobbled-up roll-around base. These things are the handiest items in my shop.......(please excuse the shop mess)

WOW! WOW! and WOW!

I didn't know such things existed!

Where does one find such treasures?

Gary

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Please excuse the shop mess? If you ever get around Atlanta, come out to Conyers and I'll show you shop mess!!! [;>)}

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Hi Gary

Good idea. Here is a similar one.

I was going to throw away an office chair. Removed the back and seat. What's left is a Lazy-Suzan platform on rollers. Piece of plywood can be mounted in place of the seat. This makes a nice Lazy-Suzan on rollers which can be used as a work area.

These chairs are being thrown away. Don't need a good seat or back.

Norm

:When I am working on a radio I am forever rotating it around to gain access to a component, etc. I am not getting any younger and some of these chassis are heavy! Maybe I am getting lazy in my old age?
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:Regardless, as the old saying goes “necessity is the mother of invention”. To that end I came up with what I believe to be a good solution. I don't know if this is new but it is to me. I made a simple 18" diameter Lazy-Suzan made from ¾ inch plywood, which I covered with a rubber matt. I purchased the bearing at a local wood-working store (Busy Bee).
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:It's the best thing since sliced bread! Just set the chassis on top and Bob's your Uncle.
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:I am always amazed at the things people come up with to make life, or in this case, working on a radio easier.
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:Maybe others have similar tricks and tips that they would like to share?
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:Gary
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All my wood shop tools, cabinets, welding bench, Lazy Susan shelves and some benches are caster mounted. When not in use, they are stowed along the walls to allow parking for my PU truck. As for chassis supports, I make mine from cardboard sheets, custom fitted for any chassis, and when the job is done, they're discard (recycled) Not nearly as bulky as the methods described and no assembly req'd.

marv

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: I was going to throw away an office chair. Removed the back and seat. What's left is a Lazy-Suzan platform on rollers. Piece of plywood can be mounted in place of the seat. This makes a nice Lazy-Suzan on rollers which can be used as a work area.
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::When I am working on a radio I am forever rotating it around to gain access to a component, etc. I am not getting any younger and some of these chassis are heavy! Maybe I am getting lazy in my old age?
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::Regardless, as the old saying goes “necessity is the mother of invention”. To that end I came up with what I believe to be a good solution. I don't know if this is new but it is to me. I made a simple 18" diameter Lazy-Suzan made from ¾ inch plywood, which I covered with a rubber matt. I purchased the bearing at a local wood-working store (Busy Bee).
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::It's the best thing since sliced bread! Just set the chassis on top and Bob's your Uncle.
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::I am always amazed at the things people come up with to make life, or in this case, working on a radio easier.
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::Maybe others have similar tricks and tips that they would like to share?
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::Gary
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Once again this proves the usefulness of junk. Never throw out anything remotely useful.

:Hi Gary
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: I was going to throw away an office chair. Removed the back and seat. What's left is a Lazy-Suzan platform on rollers. Piece of plywood can be mounted in place of the seat. This makes a nice Lazy-Suzan on rollers which can be used as a work area.
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:Norm
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:Once again this proves the usefulness of junk. Never throw out anything remotely useful.
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I find that the ONLY time I really needed "that junky old thing" is shortly after I finally tossed it out!...lol

The last time I was glad not to have thrown something out was when I used a piece of metal from a chassis cover that had been in my garage for 25 years. It was just what I needed to make a front panel for a home brew project. And I even knew where it was.

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:The last time I was glad not to have thrown something out was when I used a piece of metal from a chassis cover that had been in my garage for 25 years. It was just what I needed to make a front panel for a home brew project. And I even knew where it was.
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Sometimes I can't remember WHERE something like that is.. BUT I "know" i have it somewhere. I can even picture it.. but just can't remember where. So I look and look... and sometimes I actuqally have to wait a few hours or a day or two.. but then BINGO it comes to me.. or I stumble over it.
.. and I always say the same thing " Ahah.. I KNEW I HAD IT HERE Somewhere!! "

:When I am working on a radio I am forever rotating it around to gain access to a component, etc. I am not getting any younger and some of these chassis are heavy! Maybe I am getting lazy in my old age?
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:Regardless, as the old saying goes “necessity is the mother of invention”. To that end I came up with what I believe to be a good solution. I don't know if this is new but it is to me. I made a simple 18" diameter Lazy-Suzan made from ¾ inch plywood, which I covered with a rubber matt. I purchased the bearing at a local wood-working store (Busy Bee).
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:It's the best thing since sliced bread! Just set the chassis on top and Bob's your Uncle.
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:I am always amazed at the things people come up with to make life, or in this case, working on a radio easier.
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:Maybe others have similar tricks and tips that they would like to share?
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:Gary
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