Hoffman Amplifiers Tube Amplifier Forum
Amp Stuff => Tube Amp Building - Tweaks - Repairs => Topic started by: Nathan on February 14, 2024, 11:13:39 am
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Hey guys, I recognize that this is a little bit off topic, but wondering what you all use to secure your transformers, tube sockets, etc.
Yes I know that almost anything which does the job will be fine, but curious if there are some standard sizes or types that you all prefer?
I already have good standoffs for my G10 board but missing most of the other stuff before I get to finalizing my layout and drilling my chassis...
Thanks!
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I use #4, #6 or #8 machine screws, depending on what I am attaching, with nylok nuts, for everything possible. I will occasionally also use a washer with those but the tight clearances often don't leave enough room for washers.
#4 for 9-pin sockets, generally #6 for everything else. Transformers are usually #8 & I try to always use washers for the heavy stuff.
For standoffs, I use the typical female-both-ends kind with machine screws, & use a partial drop of Loctite on each screw. Haven't had any issues with loosening or disassembly when needed.
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Xfmrs, #10-32 screws & keps nuts for the larger parts, or #8-32 for smaller / lighter parts.
Cap clamps, #6-32 screws & keps nuts
Sockets & terminal strips, #4-40 screws & keps nuts or hollow plated brass rivets.
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#6 was standard for all small parts. 8 or 10 for heavy stuff.
I don't recall much #4 in tube work.
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#6 was standard for all small parts. 8 or 10 for heavy stuff.
I don't recall much #4 in tube work.
That is where I started, but the 9-pin sockets are much happier with #4, at least with the ones available these days.
#6 is my go-to for most stuff. Earlier on, I bought stand-offs, nyloks, etc. in #8, but really don't use many.
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Brilliant - I can always count on you guys!
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Check this document out.
There are the instructions for installing a board
It has info on mounting
https://el34world.com/Hoffman/instructions.htm (https://el34world.com/Hoffman/instructions.htm)
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Oh.. and if you happen to have some really large, heavy xfmrs, use 1/4"-20 or 1/4"-24 screws & nuts.