On Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:56:28 -0400, Fuddy Dud
wrote:

Everybody sells 3.5mm plugs but nobody sells 3.5mm jack that you can
mount and solder wires to. Is there a source? Most dealers don't even
know the difference.

The magic Google buzz word is "3.5mm panel mount jack". For example:
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062450
You'll also need to specify 2, 3, or 4 (iPhone) conductors.

http://www.schurter.ch/var/schurter/storage/ilcatalogue/files/document/datasheet/en/pdf/typ_4832.1200.pdf
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