[sdiy] switching jacks

[Dave Manley]

On 2/2/2011 12:33 AM, David G. Dixon wrote:
>> Similar jacks are used all over the ARP 2600 (42A 1/8") and they work just
>> fine.  There were reliability problems with some pcb mounted enclosed
>> versions
>> that had plastic housings.  I believe soldering could deform the plastic
>> during assembly.  At some point they switched to all panel mounted jacks
>> with open-frames.
>>
>> Switching jacks are also used on insert jacks on all types of equipment
>> (mixers, effects, etc).
>
>
> Thanks for the vote of confidence, Dave.  Now I'm mostly wondering whether
> the bent and rebent jacks will be usable.  Any experience?

My experience with any re-bent metal is it fatigues and breaks off, but I've
only replaced old jacks - sorry no help here.

If they're only for your personal use, and if they're easily replaced,
and if the seem reliable after bending, then I'd go for it.  If I was
going to send them to someone else, I'd replace them.

-Dave