On Mon, 6 Nov 2006, Rick Brashear wrote:
Only problem is they are 9 pin plugs and not commonly found. I have lots of
8 pin, but no extra 9 pin. Anyone have an abundance, Jack and I both need
them.
Thanks,
Rick/K5IZ
Donald Sanders wrote:
You can make a plug from an old octal tube base by removing or cutting off
the pins and soldering a wire into the pin. Then plug the wire/pin into the
".... removing or cutting off the pins..." ie. take an existing tube
base apart and use the raw pins, solder wires to them - then afterward
make up a 'base' out of some suitable casting material. Use the Ranger
socket as a guide, get a piece of wood with the correct hole pattern
drilled into it to hold the pre-wired pins in place while you pour the
'base' - maybe use some wax paper or other non-conductive flexible
material to hold the casting compound while it sets up.
HOWEVER: I'd hesitate to use RTV as some of it is quite conductive based
on proper curing times, and pigmentations. If RTV is used, I'd be
inclined to getting the clear variety and letting it cure for a day or two
to be sure all the acetic acid is expelled. FYI:YMMV
Cheers
John KB6SCO
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