Homebrew PCBs

On Tue, 8 Jun 2010 01:56:26 +0000 (UTC), you wrote:

>A dulled side cutter will do that for you.  Make sure the cutting edges are rounded, and they will deform the wire into a "tee" shaped end that won't fall out.
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Once upon a time there was a commercial cutting tool that left a flattened
end on the wire. It was used to trim component leads and keep them from lifting
or falling out during wave soldering. It also cut without transmitting a mechanical 
shock up the component lead. I have no idea if such a thing is still available; 
haven't seen one in at least 20 years.

Keith Bowers WB4LSJ- Thomasville, NC