Re: [neonixie-l] Another newly-manufactured nixie tube

2020-06-01 Thread Robert G. Schaffrath
The price is crazy. Especially for a new manufacturer on the scene with no history. Dalibor is definitely a better value and I like his anode design too. if it was a CD47 clone it might be worth the risk but for $300 you might as well get two new DF tubes or some B-7971's. On Sunday, May 31, 20

Re: [neonixie-l] New soldering station recommendations...

2020-06-01 Thread Alex
Seconded on the Metcal MX500, they were on another level to conventional soldering irons but the gap has narrowed considerably in recent years, but the sub 8 second warm up still amazes me. I have a couple of TCP irons as well for dragging on site and vehicle / panel work etc. On Monday, 1 June

Re: [neonixie-l] Another newly-manufactured nixie tube

2020-06-01 Thread Paul Andrews
Yeah, I don't see the point either. You're not buying a piece of history, unless it is a one-off, then maybe it has some rarity value. On Monday, June 1, 2020 at 10:52:58 AM UTC-4, Robert G. Schaffrath wrote: > > The price is crazy. Especially for a new manufacturer on the scene with no > histor

Re: [neonixie-l] New soldering station recommendations...

2020-06-01 Thread Nick
+1 on Metcal - I have both the MX500P (x2) and a MX5200 (the later version) - both are fantastic irons. On Monday, 1 June 2020 00:11:59 UTC+1, nixiebunny wrote: > > I love my Metcal MX500, but it's pricey. I got it used. If a large part of > your livelihood involves soldering, it's worth the inv

[neonixie-l] Re: Another newly-manufactured nixie tube

2020-06-01 Thread J Forbes
Is this the first tube made recently in China, that we know of? I admit to not keeping track... On Sunday, May 31, 2020 at 11:32:29 AM UTC-7, gregebert wrote: > > Just saw this newly manufactured nixie posted on Ebay (I have no > affiliation with the seller): > -- You received this message bec

Re: [neonixie-l] Another newly-manufactured nixie tube

2020-06-01 Thread Mac Doktor
> On Jun 1, 2020, at 10:52 AM, Robert G. Schaffrath > wrote: > > The price is crazy. Especially for a new manufacturer on the scene with no > history. Dalibor is definitely a better value and I like his anode design > too. if it was a CD47 clone it might be worth the risk but for $300 you mig

Re: [neonixie-l] Another newly-manufactured nixie tube

2020-06-01 Thread Jon Jackson
He only offered me $300 mid-afternoon On Mon, Jun 1, 2020 at 6:33 PM Mac Doktor wrote: > > On Jun 1, 2020, at 10:52 AM, Robert G. Schaffrath < > robert.schaffr...@gmail.com> wrote: > > The price is crazy. Especially for a new manufacturer on the scene with no > history. Dalibor is definitely

RE: [neonixie-l] Another newly-manufactured nixie tube

2020-06-01 Thread Michail Wilson
“. It pays to put things on your watchlist.” I learned that trick some time ago. It works well. Michail Wilson 206-920-6312 From: neonixie-l@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mac Doktor Sent: Monday, June 1, 2020 5:33 PM To: neonixie-l Subject: Re: [neonixie-l] Another newly-manufactured nixie t

[neonixie-l] Marcin at NixieTester?

2020-06-01 Thread Mac Doktor
Has anyone heard from Marcin Saj recently? I sent him a private email a couple of weeks ago and haven't heard anything back. Hope he's OK. Terry Bowman, KA4HJH "The Mac Doctor” "Never install version point-zero of anything" -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: [neonixie-l] Another newly-manufactured nixie tube

2020-06-01 Thread Kevin A.
I thought it might be interesting to ask the seller about the origins of this tube, the MX572. I also asked about whether it is mercury doped for long life, how many have been made, and what the anticipated production is. The seller responded that the tube is a joint venture between himself and a