Fw: [sdiy] Banana Plugs plug

elmacaco elmacaco at nyc.rr.com
Sat Apr 9 23:13:04 CEST 2005


The Johnson Plugs have no screw, the outer casing has a tight fit against
the bare wire and plug metal.


> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Oren Leavitt" <oleavitt at ix.netcom.com>
> To: "sdiy" <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
> Sent: Saturday, April 09, 2005 4:22 PM
> Subject: Re: [sdiy] Banana Plugs plug
>
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> > I like the stacking daul banana plugs for gate/trigger connections.
> > As Roy said, they're easy to assemble.
> > Don't use the cheap plugs - the set screws often have sharp burs that
> > can weaken or cut the wire off where it is inserted if the screw
> > overtightened.
> >
> > Here is an assortment of various DIY patch cord styles I've experimented
> > with in the past:
> > Note my crack at stacking mini phone plugs.
> > http://www.analogcreations.com/images/DIY_patchcords.jpg
> >
> > Oren
> >
> > Roy J. Tellason wrote:
> >
> > >On Saturday 09 April 2005 11:11 am, David Panseri wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >>I think i may be interested in getting some. Email me offlist:
> > >>dpanseri at gmail.com.
> > >>
> > >>Also elmacaco, what kinds of tools do you need to make banana cables?
> > >>Is it cheaper that just buying some?
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> > >I use a lot of Pomona dual plugs,  which was what I found available in
> the
> > >local electronics supply place.  These had the wire going in the side,
> and
> > >are stackable,  so all you need (besides wirecutter and stripper) is a
> 1/8"
> > >screwdriver!
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