Oh completely understand.
I don't actually use that worktable for actual power on testing. At most, I ohm out detailed checkpoints or other ohmic confirmations of connections. If I've removed the board from the holder to do those sorts of checks, I place it on top of another non conductive surface ( manilla folders are my friend for lots of tasks).?
Any power on testing I do at my shack operating tables.
You are correct. The mats are nice.?
Just an old habit of mine from way back in the day before there were such things outside of pricey commercial sources. I think I picked it up on list of hints and kinks documents that Elecraft had in its website back when it was all kits and I built out a K2.?
GREG
On Mon, Feb 24, 2025 at 3:38 PM, Stan Dye via groups.io
<standye@...> wrote:
Nice idea, Greg.
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I prefer working on a non-conductive work surface, so I don't accidentally short things while testing.
There are several low-cost (under $30) ESD mats available on Amazon, including the wrist-strap, such as this $23 one:
Stan
