I got 2 of these off eBay for $27 ea from Hagemeyer. Been using one since 2001, the other still waiting in it's package. Lindstrom RX8150 Oval Head 28-14awg Cutter http://www.all-spec.com/1/viewitem/RX8150/ALLSPEC/viewimage/w3path=cat George Paul Schreiber wrote: >> Cutting a lead can loosen a well-soldered component? >> > > No, that part of the video was BS :) > > You *do* need a good pair of *SHARP* cutters. There are 2 schools here. > > #1: the cheap, but buy a new pair every 6 months and toss the old ones: > > http://www.weisd.com/store2/XCE170M.php > > The Paul Schreiber, over-the-top insane cutters (stays sharp over 5 years): > > http://www.all-spec.com/1/viewitem/522N/ALLSPEC/prodinfo/i=rss > > The secret is do NOT cut into the solder on the board. Just flush cut the > lead sticking out of the solder. > > Paul S. > /over 1 million cuts and going......... > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > >
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Tools (was: Can static electricity damage components?)
2009-03-02 by George Kisslak