Construction technique?

g(f(e)) · 27th January 2008, 02:25 AM

Hello,

A few quick questions.

Is it harmful to bend the tube terminals a little ( 45 degrees ? ) to make wiring a little easier?

Does anyone have any good tips in making good mechanical connections with resistors and caps on the same terminals mentioned above? I already have done some and find it to be a really slow process. I am using magnifiers, tweezers and patience so far.

Thanks

Gary

jlsem · 27th January 2008, 04:06 AM

No, they often come that way. Obviously you don't want them to touch the chassis, however. If you pre-bend the leads into a small hook with a pair of chain-nose pliers, loop it through the terminal and squeeze it tight with ordinary needle-nose pliers, a good mechanical connection can be had.

John

27th January 2008, 02:25 AM	#1
g(f(e)) diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2007	Construction technique? Hello, A few quick questions. Is it harmful to bend the tube terminals a little ( 45 degrees ? ) to make wiring a little easier? Does anyone have any good tips in making good mechanical connections with resistors and caps on the same terminals mentioned above? I already have done some and find it to be a really slow process. I am using magnifiers, tweezers and patience so far. Thanks Gary

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27th January 2008, 04:06 AM	#2
jlsem diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Dallas,TX	No, they often come that way. Obviously you don't want them to touch the chassis, however. If you pre-bend the leads into a small hook with a pair of chain-nose pliers, loop it through the terminal and squeeze it tight with ordinary needle-nose pliers, a good mechanical connection can be had. John

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