So I'm converting an old power supply to a work bench with easy access to 5V, 3V, and 12V rails. My only problem at the moment is finding the plugs the banana cables will fit into. Here is a link to the project I'm doing:
http://www.mbeckler.org/powersupply/

I believe these connectors are called binding posts? Will these work?
http://www.newark.com/cliff-electronic-components/tp1-red/terminal-4mm-panel/dp/75R3344
I do not know the size of banana plugs, so I just wanted someone who has possibly worked with these before to check and make sure I have the right component picked out.

 

I think they will work, but "I think" isn't good enough when considering the $20 handling fee. I suggest you use the "ask a question about this product" just above and to the left of the picture.

 

Possibly these:

http://www.newark.com/johnson-emers...nectors&MER=PPSO_N_P_BananaPlugAndSocket_None

 

No minimum order. Most S&H charges are a flat $7.00
http://www.allelectronics.com/index.php?page=search&search_query=binding+post

 

Almost certainly you want the standard 4 mm banana jacks. Space them at 3/4" (19 mm) and you can then use e.g. BNC to dual banana adapters to let you use coax cables if you want. There used to be smaller mini-banana plugs, but I haven't seen any in many decades. Other sources are Pomona Electronics (bought by Fluke) and Cal Test Electronics. I prefer to use the dual binding posts so that the 3/4" spacing is a given.

 

That's a good point. The other thing I like to see on a banana binding post is the jack contacts NOT buried nearly a half inch below the mouth of the insulation. It makes for a royal peta if using small alligator clips.

 

No minimum order. Most S&H charges are a flat $7.00
http://www.allelectronics.com/index.php?page=search&search_query=binding+post

wow win with this site, they have amazing prices. Definitely ordering from them!

 

Most of my binding posts live without the plastic nut because I use alligators, too. Nobody actually clenches a wire with the nut if they have alligators or banana plugs.