(Topic ID: 172011)

Jacks Open Cleaning Jones Plugs

By Arcade

7 years ago


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#8 7 years ago

Here's an alternative way to clean these. I assume it's faster and more thorough than the pipe-cleaner method, although I have never tried using pipe cleaners. To use this method, you'll need a Dremel tool and a #443 wire brush attachment.

First you'll need to reduce the diameter of the brush using a bench grinder. You'll end up with something like this:

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Now you can use the brush to clean the spring-loaded ears of each socket position by going into the socket from the side:

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After cleaning all of the socket positions, use needle-nose pliers to close the spring-loaded ears:

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Here's the cleaned jones socket:

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It does take a bit of skill to do this type of socket rejuvenation correctly, so this method is probably the most useful for those who will be doing a lot of EM repairs.

As with all jones socket work, it's good to have a couple of salvage sockets on hand so that you can replace any socket positions that have broken spring-ears or solder lugs.

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