Bakelite Sockets

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I have quite a few of these all-bakelite octal sockets. They're excellent, electrically speaking, and US-made in the '60s. The height of these sockets would be exactly right in my current project if I could mount them on top of a chassis plate. I'm thinking about using flanged screws or maybe large-head rivets (aluminum or stainless) to spread the load. I'm just wondering if anyone here has seen problems with this type of socket? The mounting ears are very thick at 0.140". Any general thoughts on their use or the best mounting method?

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Topic - Bakelite Sockets - Triode_Kingdom 11:16:35 04/17/21 (6)

RE: Bakelite Sockets - Uncle Mike 03:22:00 04/18/21 (2)

RE: Bakelite Sockets - Triode_Kingdom 09:25:04 04/18/21 (1)

RE: Bakelite Sockets - sony6060 08:03:10 04/20/21 (0)

RE: Bakelite Sockets - trobbins 18:18:46 04/17/21 (1)

RE: Bakelite Sockets - Triode_Kingdom 00:17:27 04/18/21 (0)

Just use a washer, rivets are a PITA to change (nt) - Chip647 16:20:33 04/17/21 (0)

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