Or Jgiacalo, might it work to buy tube sockets and screw those onto niece pieces of wood?
Vacuum Tube Display Case
I'm new to vacuum tubes and have accumulated a few dozen that are sitting in a cardboard box wrapped in packing material.
I'd rather put them into some sort of display case, maybe like the shallow, foam backed glass cases I have seen to display collectible coins or arrowheads, with labels. Seems like it would make an interesting conversation piece. At least to me, a budding tubophile.
Anyone have any suggestions, including sticking with the cardboard box?
I'd rather put them into some sort of display case, maybe like the shallow, foam backed glass cases I have seen to display collectible coins or arrowheads, with labels. Seems like it would make an interesting conversation piece. At least to me, a budding tubophile.
Anyone have any suggestions, including sticking with the cardboard box?
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Sure. Tube sockets screwed into the wood could work nicely. They would actually let you experiment with placement before you attached them to the wood permanently; a big advantage over drilling holes. Also, check to see if there any local hardwood or woodworking suppliers in your area. You might be able to find some pieces of truly beautiful wood to use as a base at a modest price. |
It might be worthwhile emailing one of the officers of the Tube Collectors Association and asking their advice, and if they can point you to a supplier of suitable mounting bases and/or display cases. For storage, as opposed to display, you can find suitable egg-crate tube boxes at Antique Electronic Supply. Click on "vacuum tube accessories" in the menu at the left, and then on "boxes and crating." If you contact one of the Tube Collectors Association people, let us know what they have to say! Regards, -- Al |
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