Tube socket cleaning brush

[MLB]

Bit off topic for the Dark Fire forum, but need sum help locating a small diameter metal brush for cleaning the pin sockets on my valve amp. I would need several sizes for the power (octals) and the pre-amp tubes.

 

I do use deoxit, also remove and reinstall each tube to assist with cleaning the pins and I retension the socket pins. What I need though is a small diameter metal brush to actually clean the pin socket contacts better..................any suggestions on where to find or any ideas you have ?

 

Yep, I've tried Lowes, Northern Hydraulics, the web, etc. One thought popped into my mind was checking with my dentist....maybe they have a small wire brush. Maybe an electronics outfit, just don't have any leads on one.

 

When I measure across the pin on an octal, it's a little over 1/16" (.062).

[elantric]

Edmond Scientific

 

or

 

McMaster-Carr

 

 

or your local "head shop"

 

http://tubesound.com/2008/01/09/rebuild-calibration-of-jackson-648a/

 

 

http://www.burketools.com/hgab200.html

 

$6

 

[photonutalan1]

MLB,

 

Or, visit a local sporting goods store or gun shop; rifle and pistol cleaning brushes (as that pictured in elantric's post) are available in various sizes and materials.

[elantric]

Yes - even Walmart - sporting goods section

 

Print a picture and take it to Walmart.

[MLB]

Puuuurfect, thanx guys, gave me sum more options I didn't think about. BTW, tried pipe cleaners and they were too large for the pre amp tubes and too small for the power tubes.

 

I'll hit a local gunsmith or Wal-mart.

 

Thanx Photo and Elantric !