Hi Paul,
I too think you should not do this...
I think the "NO" meter is about 88%!!!
Tony
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Paul Schreiber [mailto:synth1@...]
> Sent: Monday, March 12, 2001 3:23 PM
> To: MOTM listserv
> Subject: [motm] Attention MOTM Kit Builders!!
>
>
> If you are a MOTM kit builder, I need your opinion.
>
> Some of the upcoming (and older) kits have over 90 axial parts
> (resistors/diodes/caps). I
> have received quotes on providing these components sequenced on tape.
>
> The thought occured to me today as I was doing taxes (gack!): I could have
> these parts
> ∗inserted but not soldered∗ in the pcb. The auto-inserting machine crimps
> and shears off
> the leads, so the parts are in no danger of falling out.
>
> So, the question I have: is having pre-inserted axial parts worth
> $10 - $12
> more per kit?
>
> On a religious level: does this "demean" the kit-building process? Or, are
> we all sick of those
> resistors??!?
>
> Paul S.