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Re: I would like some input on a good wire forming tool.


 

Well, it does bend AND cut both leads so... ;)

Thanks,
Barry - N4BUQ

Damn.? They're mighty proud of that item aren't they?

Mark


On 04/02/2018 09:12 AM, Craig Sawyers wrote:
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


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.

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