Product Overview
Vintage Allied Radio 861 Single-Lug Phenolic Chassis Tie Point
Condition
New old stock (NOS). Unused vintage inventory. Phenolic insulator board is clean and structurally solid, with tight factory eyelet rivets securing the solder lug and mounting foot.
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Product Overview
Distributed under Allied Radio Corp. part number 861 (originally manufactured by H.H. Smith), this single-lug miniature terminal strip provides an insulated solder tie point for chassis-mounted electronics. Built around an electrical-grade brown phenolic base, it features one slotted solder terminal and one right-angle mounting foot with a clearance hole sized for standard chassis hardware. It is built for point-to-point circuitry in vintage tube radios, guitar amplifiers, audio preamps, and analog test equipment.
Key Features
- 1 insulated solder lug with elongated wire slot
- Right-angle chassis-mount foot bracket
- Mounting hole sized for #6 machine screws (3.5 mm inner diameter)
- Center-to-center eyelet spacing of 3/8 inch
- Electrical-grade laminated phenolic insulator base
- Tin-plated steel terminals secured by hollow eyelet rivets
Applications
- Restoring original point-to-point wiring in vintage tube amplifiers and communications receivers
- Adding isolated standoff tie points to custom guitar effect pedals and tube audio builds
- Servicing antique radios where modern terminal strips do not fit original chassis hole patterns
- Bench prototyping analog circuits requiring rugged mechanical support for discrete components
Frequently Asked Questions
What size screw fits the mounting foot?
The mounting bracket clearance hole measures 3.5 mm (0.140 inches) in diameter, sized for standard #6 machine screws or sheet metal chassis screws.
Is the solder lug electrically isolated from the mounting bracket?
Yes. The solder lug and mounting bracket are mounted to separate eyelets through the phenolic board with 3/8-inch spacing, providing complete electrical insulation from chassis ground.
Can I buy just one terminal strip instead of a bulk surplus lot?
Yes. These are sold individually so you can replace a broken tie point or finish a restoration without buying a 50-piece contractor pack. Shipping is $8 flat rate, free once the order passes $28, and orders leave the Idaho warehouse the same or next business day.
The humble solder lug was the backbone of hand-wired tube gear, standing firm through decades of heat and solder flux. Drop this original piece into your chassis and keep the restoration true to the era.
