MOTM

If it's not severe, a remelt shold work *as long as* there is still some of
the lead "sticking out"
the hole.

Paul S.

----- Original Message -----
From: Christopher Jeris <cjeris@...>
To: MOTM listserv <motm@onelist.com>
Sent: Friday, December 17, 1999 11:46 AM
Subject: Re: [motm] Soldering, etc


> From: Christopher Jeris <cjeris@...>
>
> > d) Do not use the lead clipper as a lawnmower
> > I have seen more than one instance where the leads have been trimmed
almost
> > flush with the pcb.
> > THIS IS NOT GOOD, What you want is to NOT CUT INTO THE SOLDER, just trim
the
> > lead.
>
> I do this accidentally sometimes, then I usually remelt the blob of
> solder.  Should I give up and replace the offending component instead?
>
> peace,
> Chris
>
> >