Unbuilt Kit Pictures?

[KennyK]

As a relative newcomer to the world of kit building, I didn't know what to expect when I ordered my first kit.

I was thinking that a photograph of all the components, case, fixings etc., arranged on a workbench would have given me and other newcomers/novices a better idea of what sort of skill level was required to build the kit. I'm not meaning the electronic work, more the mechanical aspect. The whole point of a kit, for me at least, (leaving out the sense of achievement and satisfaction) is that it's got to look as good as a commercial unit, perform at least as well as as a commercial unit, at a fraction of the price.

Perhaps its not so much of an issue with amplifiers, as all the metalwork and fixings are supplied ready to bolt together with nothing more than screwdrivers, nutspinners etc. My woodworking skills are pretty much non-existant. As a rule my agreement with wood ist that I don't work with it and it doesn't split. However I'd really like to have a go at a speaker kit sometime. If I could see a photograph of a 'just-unpacked' kit, I'd be able to make an informed decision about whether I could build it to the standard required. (A list of essential tools would also help)

Seeing, side by side, two photographs in a kind of before and after may put one or two people off, but at the same time it may give more the impetus to take the plunge.

I just built the wd25a kit, and ive got to say, any idiot could do it. (im not implying your an idiot)
They go together very easy, all you need is glue and a clamp or two.
Were lucky as the build up of these was in hi fi world, and i believe the build articles are on the world designs web site.
There is no wood working involved if you buy the cabinet kit.

I'd vote for:
NO - it would put off more customers than it would reassure.

As for a list of tools and other 'newbie' stuff, have a look in the FAQ:
http://www.world-designs.co.uk/forum...splay.php?f=32

[colin.hepburn]

Originally Posted by Lord.

I'd vote for:
NO - it would put off more customers than it would reassure.

As for a list of tools and other 'newbie' stuff, have a look in the FAQ:
http://www.world-designs.co.uk/forum...splay.php?f=32

Id Like to see WD kits with wiring diagrams like this but tidier

http://hollowstate.netfirms.com/E+puristwiring.pdf

[NickG]

You are assuming though that tidy is good.

those wiring diagrams look a confusing mess to me.
But then schematics are useless to me too.
The layout diagram in the WD kit was handy, the parts list was the most usefull part to me though. I basically buit it from that list.
I would also have liked a photo of the inside of a finished amp to help with wire routing.

[colin.hepburn]

No i just meant that the wiring on that PDF can be better lay ed out as I did when i built this kit But it makes it easer too build

The PDF was just meant as an example
http://hollowstate.netfirms.com/