[gary rabbitt]

Hi Guys,
Thanks for comments.
Ed, I thought about changing the socket and all but decided against it. I wanted to make the mod as simple as possible, and retaint the original square shield.

I see the idea behind the "cut" tube shield base, but enlarging the hole would be much simpler, while retaining the solid original base.

If someone were to replace my "cut down" metal tube, they may have to widen the shield mount a little more. All I ground off the base was the tiny lip which was less then 1/32" maybe. Perhaps I should go ahead and do that (enlarge the metal base) gauging it with an unground tube base.

One of these years I might run across a glass 6H6, I'm not worried about it though.
Take care guys, and thanks!
Gary.