Heh, this sounds exactly like what I do. This way I make sure I've got all
the right parts. But I just use the styrofoam that the ICs from previous
kits came on.
--PBr
> -----Original Message-----
> From:Tkacs, Ken [SMTP:ken.tkacs@...]
> Sent:Friday, December 22, 2000 6:26 AM
> To:'motm@egroups.com'
> Subject:RE: [motm] Sequenced parts / Work Habits
>
> When I start into a new kit, I first just kick back, go through the box,
> happily pet the faceplate for a while, and then sort the parts according
> to the inventory sheet. I stick the resistors into the Styrofoam in order
> of appearance. When time comes to solder, I grab all of one value, bend
> the legs with my trusty lead-bending guide (as Paul says, "the best $3 you
> will ever spend"), and then start popping them into the board.
>