loose tubes

Thanks Dekay for enlightening me. Makes sense actually, at my next tube rolling frenzy I must try it out.

In another vein, slightly lifting tubes changes the point of contact on the pins -- so, maybe better contact? You'll notice that the pins have small indentations at the point of contact with the base -- I used to sand the pins with very fine paper in order to clean the contact.

Did the same, Greg, never heard a difference, but continued to do so all the same at every tube roll...one never knows ..( perhaps I'm a compulsion neurotic after all )Cheers,

LOL, Detlof; I never noticed a difference either -- but I kept it up, religiously!!!

Am I neurotic?

Is there a place that carries those teflon sockets pictured above? The Japanese page didn't really have much to offer in that regard... looking for a dealer in the US if possible.. I have a friend who is interested who does a lot of DIY components.