MOTM

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> a) errr.....(cough cough) diodes ARE on 0.400 lead spaces, same as resistors
Sorry, Paul, yes for your pcbs but not on some others that I've worked
with.

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> b) the caps are on .300 lead spaces because that is the same as the width of the DIP IC packages.
> Also, the physical body size of the caps is small, and you want the bends closer to the body.
> 
Ok, I learned something today!

> Also, if you use a standard Mouser-type lead bender tool, there is a "trick" that *perfectly*
> bend the leads to .300 centers. Ponder and get back to the list for the solution.
> 
>Dave Hylander:
>Ha! I know that one:>  Place the bead of the cap in the small hole
>provided 
>to hang the tool up and bend the leads....

Oh, yes. I didn't think 'creatively' enough, thanks Dave.

Thanks guys, Jeff