Can I cut my IC sockets to size?
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If I cut these sockets I have that are to large into 14 and 8 pin sockets will they work? Is each socket pin separate from the other, or are they all connected?
- culturejam
- Old Solderhand
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Yep, you sure can. I've done it plenty of times. Got a good deal on 16-pin sockets, but I use 14-pin ICs more frequently.
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Check these out: http://www.taydaelectronics.com/servlet ... Categories if you find the cutting doesn't go as planned.