DIP-4 Sockets

[finebyfine]

I've had a couple of bags of these on hand for a while and just gotta vouch for how useful they are. DIP-4 sockets aren't impossible to find but they definitely aren't easy to either. Love them for socketing diode or resistor pairs and so much easier to get them to lay nicer than snapped off SIP sockets

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[benny_profane]

Also great for the odd DIP-8 packages for some BBDs.

 

[Bricksnbeatles]

Also great for the odd DIP-8 packages for some BBDs.

Vactrols as well

 

[peccary]

That's a pretty good idea.

Last pedal I built I snipped out the metal barrels from the 40pin sockets and used them without any plastic surrounding them for the diodes, and they looked pretty rad. I used some tape to keep them level whole soldering.

 

[music6000]

Trade Secret : If I HAVE to use a single socket, this is my preferred method.

 

[fig]

Music6000 - Are those the only two sizes available?

Does the pin get soldered to the pcb pad and the component lead bent to 90º and secure with the set screw?

 

[fig]

Also great for the odd DIP-8 packages for some BBDs.

Yep, including the 3005s. I had looked for these once before. Thanks @finebyfine !

 

[music6000]

Music6000 - Are those the only two sizes available?

Does the pin get soldered to the pcb pad and the component lead bent to 90º and secure with the set screw?

Yes, they are only usable where there is a space around them in diodes & resistors as they will foul on each other in the standard 2.5mm spacing.
They work well in my eyelet board builds where I want to try different Transistors
If I have to use a socket for transistors, I only use the Op Amp machined style sockets and cut off what I don't need.
I always tin the Transistor Legs for extra grip :

 

[bowanderror]

If I have to use a socket for transistors, I only use the Op Amp machined style sockets and cut off what I don't need. I always tin the Transistor Legs for extra grip

I often have the same trouble with machined sockets & thinner transistor leads. Do you just leave a super-thin layer of solder on there or what?

 

[music6000]

I often have the same trouble with machined sockets & thinner transistor leads. Do you just leave a super-thin layer of solder on there or what?

Yes, Practice makes perfect.
Just use left over resistor legs to practice on, you will get the hang of it pretty quick & you need to be quick so not to fry the transistor.
A good practice is to use an Alligator clip to absorb the heat on the leg you are tinning!!!

 

[finebyfine]

Trade Secret : If I HAVE to use a single socket, this is my preferred method.
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I have been looking for something like this foooooorever - I have only ever seen the version of this with two or four legs. Any chance you buy these someplace cheaper than digikey/mouser/newark? I see them for 40c e/a