The weather has finally returned to normal here and I got to spend a little time in my shop today. I decided that I wanted to be able to finish the base of the SET and my new triode test jig at the same time. So I needed to get going on the test jig base.

As luck would have it, last week I found a nice little lacewood board (about 4″ x 36″) in my stash. I think it’s been sitting under a stack of other wood for a while because I had forgotten about it. I sized the stock a few days ago when it was colder in my shop. I had to stop after just a little while because my hands got so cold. Here’s how far I got.

Today the shop was warmer so I got to size the stock and fit all the joints. Here is the dry fit with the top plate laid in the recess.

I think this little test jig is going to be a handsome piece of equipment. I know it will be a useful one once finished.

As soon as I can get the shop temperature consistently above 50°F (10°C) I’ll get the chassis glued up and ready for finish. Then I can get both the SET chassis and the test jig chassis finished so that I can start assembly work on both units.

More to come soon. As always, questions and comments are welcome.