[sdiy] What's is this tool called?

[Tom Bugs]

On the subject of lead cutting -- you can get *reverse* side cutters 
which, if I'm getting it right, will give you a short bit of lead left 
after trimming (ie trimming before soldering)
Never tried this myself, but....
http://www.rapidonline.com/Tools-Fasteners-Production-Equipment/Hand-Tools/Pliers/Budget-reverse-side-cutters/30546

Ken Elhardt wrote:
> I kind of surprised at the problems people have soldering in
> components.  I usually cut the long leads shorter before even
> inserting them into the PCB.  You can cut a bunch of leads at once if
> you do it before hand.  Then after inserting the components, I just
> push the leads out by about 45 degrees to hold them in place.  Then I
> just flip the board over and place it on a thick folded up towel for
> soldering.  After that, I cut the leads down to PCB level.  Never had
> a problem doing it that way.
>
> -Elhardt
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