Like Chuck, I have one of these
They seem to have got very expensive. 20 years or so, when many more components were leaded and before
surface mount took over, they were a LOT cheaper. I guess because many more were manufactured then.
But for populating a board with ~100 resistors they are absolutely invaluable.
Craig
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There are also pliers that can be adjusted for width that perform the
same function. I have a pair with pointed tips that you turn a thumb
wheel until they fit in the board holes, and the you stick the part in
press the clamp trigger, and bend the wires with your fingers.
