Welcome to the WB8LZG Homepage

Collecting and Refurbishing Telegraphy Equipment.

Operating portable QRP from all over the world.

Telling tall tales to all those who will listen.

Combining woodworking with Ham Radio

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Here's how they're made: 
First, a block is selected and strips are cut from it, with the grain.


Second, the strips are sanded smooth, and shapes are traced for the jigsaw.


Third, the shapes are finish sanded on a belt sander, and then hand sanded to fine finish for varnishing.


Next, the finish coat:


Ready for your key !


Builder, Homebrewer, Experimenter, & Low Power Enthusiast.  MIQRP Member #1504,NAQCC #1444,FP #1419, QRP-ARCI Member #12521. 
Other projects include: Solar charge controller, 2N2222 Xcvr by Jim Kortage, SWL40+, Elecraft K1 & K2 and various QRP antenna projects.

The following pictures are of : Vibro-keyer with Af. Padouc paddles. A “Chrome Warrior” with Chote Cok paddle ends.

P2 Iambic key with African Padouc paddles. Homebrew Iambic with Rosewood paddles.

Vibroplex single lever key with “Tiger” maple finger pieces. Zach Iambic with Norway Maple Paddles.

Elecraft K1 and keys with “tiger maple” paddles. Bencher with Tulipwood paddles.

Vibroplex Iambic with Chote Cok paddles. Homebrew bug with Hickory paddles.

Tuning Knob inserts for K1 and K2 rigs. Vibro-keyer with Tulipwood paddles.

The following are links to articles written by me that were published in radio magazines:

Aerialitis
Going Full Circle
The Magic of Radio
Remembering Field Day
QSL Cards
Quest for the Perfect Key

HANDMADE WOODEN PADDLE ENDS TO FIT VIBROPLEX, BENCHER,HEX-KEY, P2, NORCAL, K8FF, AZ SQRPIONS, AUTRONIC, AND OTHERS with your template.  Made of Walnut, African Padouc, Cherry, Canarywood ,Michigan Butternut, Zebrawood, Purple Heart, Norway Curley Maple,  Mohogany, and others available.  Each set is handcrafted, and no two sets are alike.

A nice way to add that “personal touch” to the most important piece of equipment in your shack, your key! Anything not already in stock is considered a “special order”.
Matched sets $18 plus $2 shipping CONUS, Special orders are $40 plus $2 shipping. I make 3 basic shapes. Vibroplex style ovals, Bencher style triangles, and Generic rounded edged triangles. These 3 shapes can be drilled to fit a variety of keys. Anything different from these 3 shapes is a special order. E-mail me for more info please.

I now have wooden knob inserts for K1 es K2 radio tuning knobs. Why settle for a “plain jane” finger spinner. Get a beautiful custom made one. I have them in several of the above woods. $10 shipped.CONUS While they last. Jazz up your K1 or K2 for not much more than the cheap plastic spinners.

I also have available a limited quantity of handcrafted wooden “side panels” for K1 & K2 transceivers. SEE PHOTOS AT TOP OF PAGE. Current stock includes Mahogany ,African Padouc, Red Oak. SPECIAL PRICE $ 20 per set, till there gone. I have “COMPLETE” matched sets that include finger pieces, side panels, and knob inserts available also. E-Mail me for more details and available woods.

Note: I recently was active as WB8LZG/ 4 from Geiger Key in the Fla. Keys. Grid Square EL94 Dec.26 th 2007 thru Jan. 4^th 2008. If you worked me via AO51 I will Be happy to send out a QSL card.

Note #2: I live in Eaton county in Michigan, it’s the only Eaton county on earth. If u need a card from Eaton county , Write or E-Mail me and I’ll be happy to set up a sked with any of you hunters out there.

Gregg Mulder
7251 Saratoga Way
Dimondale, MI 48821
(517) 646-6257
mulderg@egr.msu.edu
wb8lzg@sbcglobal.net

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If you have any questions or ideas.

73’s es gud DX

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Michigan State University Amateur Radio Club
Central Michigan Amateur Radio Club

Michael Volz  W2NRL