[Winky Dink]

After checking about 60 tubes, all previously emissions-checked, I put one in the "bad tube" drawer and took 4 out of the "bad tube drawer" for possible future use. In the long run it may save me a few bucks, but mostly it's fun.

Also, if I ever want to sell any tubes, I can't promise they're good, but I can give test results. Still, the best recommendation for a tube would be, "I've tried in such-and-such radio, and it works."

Rolling tubes--I still don't have 4-, 5- pin tube sockets, but a few years ago I got a couple of extra meter probes and soldered alligator clips on them.