Staking Metroamp split turrets

mikeokc · Post by **mikeokc** » Sun Feb 19, 2006 12:53 pm

My hands are a bloody mess...cuts, scrapes, blisters....I didn't know fabricating PTP boards was an excersize in self mutilation. What tool is best to use for the metroamp split turrets? The 1/8" nut driver looked like a no brainer but after snapping a dollar or two worth of posts...I had to start drilling the holes slightly larger than 3/32" and not leaning so hard on the darn thing. Surely there is a "seating" tool that is less labor and body fluid intensive!

Post by **VelvetGeorge** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 5:09 pm

I've got the same tore up knuckles....

I drill a 2.6mm hole and press them in with the hollow part of a staking tool I picked up somewhere. Sorry I don't remember where, but it's not the typical Mouser one. I've bought 3 or 4 of those thinking it was, but it's not.

To stake them, try a 2.8 or 2.9mm bit. That will let you put them in and sort of hold them until you can stake the bottom.

George

Bow · Post by **Bow** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 8:03 pm

George,

Not to lead business away from you....

but is this what you guys need?

http://hoffmanamps.infinology.net/MySto ... =116549224

Turret lug installation tool. This tool is also known as a staking tool.
You can use just the pointy tool to install eyelets.
Qty Price: $5.00 each

Tool User manual is here:
http://hoffmanamps.infinology.net/charts/toolhowto.htm

Again, sorry George for linking to another amp seller's page

Post by **VelvetGeorge** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 6:10 pm

No problem at all.

George

BrownSound1 · Post by **BrownSound1** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 1:35 am

Three nuts, a sharpened piece of all-thread, and some type of plunger...no problem.

Bad Kitty · Post by **Bad Kitty** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 2:03 am

Looks like you have to drill the end of one too.

sweetwilliam · Post by **sweetwilliam** » Fri May 19, 2006 4:23 pm

I once made a board with that Hoffman tool. It works great, but you need a drill press to mount it into. Home depot had one for $30 that converts a handheld drill into a press. Worked like a charm. For $5 it's worth it.