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In article <eus4im+q40f@...>,
donahn <donahn@...> wrote:

> You could probably get this to work, but for thick through hole parts
> in tube amps, I believe the reason for 1/8" board is stability in the
> face of higher heat levels.

Possibly but there is also the weight and leverage caused by valves. Not
forgetting the forces involved in getting them in and out of the sockets
periodicaly to replace them.