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Vacuum Tube Sockets

by stinguc

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Few months ago i started to build the excellent vacuum tube tester [Sussex](https://vintage-radio.net/forum/showthread.php?t=48853) and i needed some common vacuum tube sockets. I found many of them online but they are pricey, so i decided to 3d print them.
For B7G, B8A, B9A & B9D pins i used 2mm diameter brass tubing sliced and cut to length, 11mm for B7G, B8A, B9A sockets and 13mm for B9D socket
Also on tubing i crimped & soldered copper wire, 0.8mm for B7G, B8A, B9A sockets and and 1mm for B9D socket.
For K8A i used 4mm diameter brass tubing cut at 15mm soldered on with a 1.5 mm copper wire.
Being used on a vacuum tube tester and on relatively short periods of time shouldn't pose any problem for ABS.

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What you need to print this: Beginner Low confidence

Single piece

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FDM / FFF

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