From: Paul Schreiber <
synth1@...>
There is another reason as well. It makes it ∗harder∗ to cinch the leads
before soldering.
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I'll add one more good reason. I have even avoided the very cheap lead
bender and still resort to hand bending. I do this for the same reason, I
play music and ride my motorcycle 50 MHP on 2 lane roads -- Therapy!! This
old world moves too fast at work these days. So, I find I want MOTM time to
move slow and easy. Bending my own leads is a part of that. Did I mention
I check every resistor with my meter? Did I mention I stop about every 10
solder joints to clip the leads and inspect the connection top and bottom
with a jewelers eyeglass? what do you call them thangs anyhow? loups?
Slow down gents and enjoy the fumes.
Larry (seriously effected by solder fumes) Hendry