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I am using solid core 22, 24 and 26 gauge wires, silicone, with no-lead solder. I prefer solid-core, but have stranded and will try...

I did see these getting good reviews (as well as a couple of similar looking no-names) when I was shopping around. I figured the harbor...

I think I’d call those auto wire strippers I like auto strippers for automotive work or other applications where the wire lengths are...

I took a chance on these 'no-names', glad I did. Decades ago I had jobs wiring and soldering, and used many kinds of auto wire...

Anyone have good recommendations for wire clippers strippers that are effective at 20-24 awg wire? (and that don't break the bank) For...

thanks, I caught that before I saw your reply.

Both diodes go to Vcc. I would expect this to keep the voltages between Vcc +- Vf and clip signals above or below that range. On...

In case inspiration hits and all you have in the studio is a laptop charger

Like maybe add tubes too?

Only thing its really changed for me with tayda orders is I typically buy more when I do. The price difference being a little less...

I wonder how much business Tayda (and other overseas sites that cater to niche hobbies) is losing over this? I hope they stay in business.

Oh man, that's just delicious bullshit marketing talk that I almost want to change my signature, but I don't think it works quite as...

Yeah, I used a standard 4 knob for mine, and added a washer on the switch to account for the larger hole (but that was because Tayda was...

Awesome, thanks everyone, I'll breadboard a few of these and see what works for me.

It's just a quick and dirty 555 oscillator.