* Picture-2
- I built three chassis.

* Picture-3 (Previously posted image)
- SDS Lab. amp
- Natural wood veneer + Varnishing

* Picture-4
- Szekeres amp (Basic version)
- Natural wood veneer + Varnishing

* Picture-5
- above Szekeres amp (Yes, these chassis are all easily replaceable.)
- Varnishing only

[Edited by sijosae on 05-02-2002 at 10:51 AM.]

As soon as I can, I will update the Szekeres and Stokes articles with these pics. Thanks!!

size:
- each block = 120 x 23 x 8 mm
- each chassis = 120 x 75 x 23 mm (Length x Width x Height)

[Edited by sijosae on 05-02-2002 at 10:48 AM.]

Those are very nice wood blocks.

What is the brand name of this wood block toy? (I understand that it may not be sold under the same name in other parts of the world, or may not be sold in the US/EUR at all; and that the name you buy it under may not be written in european letters. But any clue might help me find it here.)

-PRR

I don't remember the name of those blocks.(I will ask my wife.)
Those may be made in China.
Similar as Lego or domino, but those hundreds of blocks are all same shape and size as above "Picture-1". (Most simplest toy.)
My son love this toy. Me too. hehe

[Edited by sijosae on 05-02-2002 at 12:34 PM.]

There are many related web sites.
This is one of that. --> http://www.kaplaworld.com

So if you are stealing your kid's blocks, is he going to start stealing your electronics? When are we going to start seeing Sijosae Jr.'s electronic marvels? ;)

peace,
phidauex

Though, with sijosae's artistry, he could turn plywood into an oaken masterpiece

Here in San Juan, Puerto Rico, I can get small pieces of the finest tropical hardwood anytime I want. Costs? I get it for free! That's right! I don't have to pay for it!

I live near a lumberyard that sells local and imported hardwoods. This company also cuts wood for its clients. So they always throw away small pieces. Now, while these small pieces are useless to them, they are still good for small projects. So in their trash bin, I can find all sorts of great woods: Teak, Mahogany, Rosewood, Purpleheart, Imbuia, Maga, Guayacan, etc., etc.

I suggest that you find a place in your city that is similar. Every city in the world has a least one company that sells and cuts tropical hardwoods. It could be a lumberyard, furniture manufacturer, or a cabinet maker. Since your amps are so small, you will always be able to find something.

As they say: "Seek and you shall find!"

I also like very much your(or they) last saying, "Seek and you shall find!"

[Edited by sijosae on 05-05-2002 at 01:04 PM.]

You have to do some reverse engineering to find a good source of wood. Just imagine that your are extremely wealthy and you need a luxurious Rosewood or Teak cabinet. Then you find the companies in your area that do this kind of wood work. Bingo! That's it! You found the right place! Just remember: Look for the companies that do the finest work for the wealthiest clients.

Usually, what these people throw away is cut perfectly for you! You do NOT have to do much work! Here I'm talking about pieces that are .5 to 1 inch by 1 or 2 feet! As the saying goes: "One man's junk is another man's gold!"

The best time for to go wood hunting is usually Sundays, and you must dress up a little bit (no blue-jeans or T-shirts). On Sundays there's nobody around, except for a security guard. Usually, these security guards are bored. So they love to talk and trade jokes! Actually, I have one security guard that collects good pieces of wood for me. All for free, of course!

"Seek and you shall find!" This saying from the Christian Bible is applicable here. I'm sure you will find some 1st class pieces that are very, very nice! I suspect that you will find either Rosewood or Teak in Korea! Great! When you do find them, send me an email and tell me about it. I will probably fall to the floor laughing!

Here's another great saying: "Where there's a will, there's a way!" A good measure of will power helps in these wood hunting safaris.