Hello al, Tuesday, June 11, 2002, 7:33:18 AM, you wrote: a> I think the trick is to move cautiously, and run on the jig as little as a> possible.Matching up is important also,and I would NEVER use a Zenith a> anything as a jig,even on a Zenith! al a> Al Leatherman a> alleathe@xxxxxxxxxxxxx a> 973-361-5796 a> Mine Hill, NJ. 07803 a> http://WWW.ALS-TV.NET a> ----- Original Message ----- a> From: <gelectr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> a> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> a> Sent: Monday, June 10, 2002 6:10 PM a> Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Fw: PROJECTION TV general question >> >> I wouldn't recommend this at all. How do you guys handle the all the >> blown circuitry that results? >> i.e. I made a jig from a 25" Zenith (rebuilt tube, good yoke, fried board) >> The first (and *only*) time I used it was on a 27" Zenith chassis. The >> raster showed up short and barrel shaped, but I figured this was from >> the yoke mis-match as the set had a fine raster on the 27" tube, just >> the colour sucked. I was trying to prove that the 27" tube was shot. >> Anyway, when I hooked the chassis back up to the 27" tube, the raster >> was short and barrel shaped. Evidently the yoke mis-match had blown the >> deflection and pincushion circuitry. >> I never did figure that one out. It cost me dearly, and I promptly >> disposed of my "jig". >> Greg >> Greg's Electronics >> >> On Mon, 10 Jun 2002, al m wrote: >> >> > >> > that's what I thought you meant, I've been on the stupid side bringing a> them >> > all in. Maybe i should make myself one with all the junkers I have a> laying >> > around. >> > al marquardt >> > ampm@xxxxxxx >> > >> > >> > ----- Original Message ----- >> > From: "al" <al@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> > Sent: Monday, June 10, 2002 4:21 PM >> > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Fw: PROJECTION TV general question >> > >> > >> > > >> > > By jig, I mean a functioning crt and yoke and speaker assembly at the a> shop >> > > to play the chassis that was pulled! Ya have to allow for some a> distortion >> > at >> > > times on your jig,some >> > > judgement call involved.I doubt if any commercial jigs are available >> > > today,used to be. al >> > > >> > > Al Leatherman >> > > alleathe@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >> > > 973-361-5796 >> > > Mine Hill, NJ. 07803 >> > > http://WWW.ALS-TV.NET >> > > ----- Original Message ----- >> > > From: "al m" <ampm@xxxxxxx> >> > > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> > > Sent: Monday, June 10, 2002 3:50 PM >> > > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Fw: PROJECTION TV general question >> > > >> > > >> > > > >> > > > I see jigs mentioned quite frequently, by jig do you mean picture a> tube >> > and >> > > > yoke. >> > > > al marquardt >> > > > ampm@xxxxxxx >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > ----- Original Message ----- >> > > > From: <bobstv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> > > > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> > > > Sent: Monday, June 10, 2002 5:44 PM >> > > > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Fw: PROJECTION TV general question >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > > >> > > > > I forgot to mention I do use a jig on direct view chassis. I a> hardly >> > > ever >> > > > > bring a comlete set 27" & larger, just the chassis & use a jig. >> > > > > Works for me. >> > > > > >> > > > > Robert J. Delhommer, Sr. >> > > > > Bob's Electronics & TV Service >> > > > > Maurice, LA 70555-0040 >> > > > > ----- Original Message ----- >> > > > > From: al <al@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> > > > > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> > > > > Sent: Monday, June 10, 2002 12:34 PM >> > > > > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Fw: PROJECTION TV general question >> > > > > >> > > > > >> > > > > > >> > > > > > Larry and all, >> > > > > > Excellent advice. How do the rest of you handle cabinet damage a> or >> > > lack >> > > > > > of?By board exchange,do you send them out? How about jigs in the >> > shop? >> > > > > > Thanks people. al >> > > > > > >> > > > > > Al Leatherman >> > > > > > alleathe@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >> > > > > > 973-361-5796 >> > > > > > Mine Hill, NJ. 07803 >> > > > > > http://WWW.ALS-TV.NET >> > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- >> > > > > > From: "Larry E." <videotech@xxxxxxxxxxxx> >> > > > > > To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> > > > > > Sent: Monday, June 10, 2002 12:36 PM >> > > > > > Subject: [TechAssist] Re: Fw: PROJECTION TV general question >> > > > > > >> > > > > > >> > > > > > > >> > > > > > > Al, I`m a single man shop as well, and I work on Projo sets a> all >> > the >> > > > > > > time, the only sets I pull to the shop and fix at the >> > > > > > > component level are sets with a light box. ALL other sets are >> > board >> > > > swap >> > > > > > > only, 90% of my customers will not let >> > > > > > > their set be pulled from the home anyway (elderly/retired >> > customers, >> > > > I`m >> > > > > > > in Florida) I`ve been doing it this way for 7 >> > > > > > > years here in Florida and it works for me, no second employee, a> no >> > > > > > > expensive equipment to haul them out, no irate >> > > > > > > customers when you scratch their screen or cabinet. >> > > > > > > Larry E. >> > > > > > > American TV & Electronics >> > > > > > > Crystal River, Fl. >> > > > > > > >> > > > > > > al wrote: >> > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > >> >> > > > > > > >>Subject: PROJECTION TV general question >> > > > > > > >> >> > > > > > > >> >> > > > > > > >>>I am collecting thoughts on pro jos that have light a> boxes,as to >> > > > those >> > > > > > > >>> >> > > > > > > >that >> > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > >>>don,t.How many of you pull boards,change parts and hope for a> the >> > > > > > > >>>best(nothaving whole set),how many use jigs,and who pulls a> whole >> > > pro >> > > > > > > >>> >> > > > > > > >jo(and >> > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > >>>how,such as stair climber vs couple of big guys). >> > > > > > > >>> I am getting my feet wet,but have 35 years behind me,so a> I >> > am >> > > > not >> > > > > > > >>> >> > > > > > > >going >> > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > >>>crazy buying stuff until I see some money and future in big >> > > stuff.I >> > > > > am >> > > > > > > >>> >> > > > > > > >not >> > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > >>>an asc and not currently interested in becoming one. >> > > > > > > >>> Game plan is to make a few bucks until I can collect >> > SS!Since >> > > > > there >> > > > > > > >>> >> > > > > > > >are >> > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > >>>plenty of us (50 -60 years old) in this situation,I think a> this >> > > > topic >> > > > > > > >>> >> > > > > > > >will >> > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > >>>fly.! Appreciate help. al >> > > > > > > >>> >> > > > > > > >>>Al Leatherman >> > > > > > > >>>alleathe@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >> > > > > > > >>>973-361-5796 >> > > > > > > >>>Mine Hill, NJ. 07803 >> > > > > > > >>>http://WWW.ALS-TV.NET >> > > > > > > >>> >> > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > >------------------------------------------ >> > > > > > > >To REMOVE your email address, click here: >> > > > > > > > http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html >> > > > > > > >To CHANGE your email address, click here: >> > > > > > > > http://www.tech-assist.org/change.html >> > > > > > > >------------------------------------------ >> > > > > > > >***NEW*** Tips Added Instantly!!!*** >> > > > > > > >Submit Repair Tips here: >> > > > > > > >http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/ >> > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > > >> > > > > > > >> > > > > > > >> > > > > > > ------------------------------------------ >> > > > > > > To REMOVE your email address, click here: >> > > > > > > http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html >> > > > > > > To CHANGE your email address, click here: >> > > > > > > http://www.tech-assist.org/change.html >> > > > > > > ------------------------------------------ >> > > > > > > ***NEW*** Tips Added Instantly!!!*** >> > > > > > > Submit Repair Tips here: >> > > > > > > http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/ >> > > > > > > >> > > > > > > >> > > > > > >> > > > > > >> > > > > > ------------------------------------------ >> > > > > > To REMOVE your email address, click here: >> > > > > > http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html >> > > > > > To CHANGE your email address, click here: >> > > > > > http://www.tech-assist.org/change.html >> > > > > > ------------------------------------------ >> > > > > > ***NEW*** Tips Added Instantly!!!*** >> > > > > > Submit Repair Tips here: >> > > > > > http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/ >> > > > > > >> > > > > >> > > > > ------------------------------------------ >> > > > > To REMOVE your email address, click here: >> > > > > http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html >> > > > > To CHANGE your email address, click here: >> > > > > http://www.tech-assist.org/change.html >> > > > > ------------------------------------------ >> > > > > ***NEW*** Tips Added Instantly!!!*** >> > > > > Submit Repair Tips here: >> > > > > http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/ >> > > > > >> > > > > >> > > > >> > > > >> > > > ------------------------------------------ >> > > > To REMOVE your email address, click here: >> > > > http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html >> > > > To CHANGE your email address, click here: >> > > > http://www.tech-assist.org/change.html >> > > > ------------------------------------------ >> > > > ***NEW*** Tips Added Instantly!!!*** >> > > > Submit Repair Tips here: >> > > > http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/ >> > > > >> > > > >> > > >> > > >> > > ------------------------------------------ >> > > To REMOVE your email address, click here: >> > > http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html >> > > To CHANGE your email address, click here: >> > > http://www.tech-assist.org/change.html >> > > ------------------------------------------ >> > > ***NEW*** Tips Added Instantly!!!*** >> > > Submit Repair Tips here: >> > > http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/ >> > > >> > >> > >> > ------------------------------------------ >> > To REMOVE your email address, click here: >> > http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html >> > To CHANGE your email address, click here: >> > http://www.tech-assist.org/change.html >> > ------------------------------------------ >> > ***NEW*** Tips Added Instantly!!!*** >> > Submit Repair Tips here: >> > http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/ >> > >> >> ------------------------------------------ >> To REMOVE your email address, click here: >> http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html >> To CHANGE your email address, click here: >> http://www.tech-assist.org/change.html >> ------------------------------------------ >> ***NEW*** Tips Added Instantly!!!*** >> Submit Repair Tips here: >> http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/ >> >> a> ------------------------------------------ a> To REMOVE your email address, click here: a> http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html a> To CHANGE your email address, click here: a> http://www.tech-assist.org/change.html a> ------------------------------------------ a> ***NEW*** Tips Added Instantly!!!*** a> Submit Repair Tips here: a> http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/ Hi , can tell me how can make this Jig for test different TV sets ? I really a good idea, but what about impedance of yoke and connectors to CRT ? Thanks Ruben -- Best regards, info mailto:info@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ------------------------------------------ To REMOVE your email address, click here: http://www.tech-assist.org/unsubb.html To CHANGE your email address, click here: http://www.tech-assist.org/change.html ------------------------------------------ ***NEW*** Tips Added Instantly!!!*** Submit Repair Tips here: http://www.tech-assist.org/secure/tip/