On Dec 9, 0:06, Tony Duell wrote:
> > > and squeeze handle. This snips and crimps over one lead at a time by
> > > hand-power. When done "loose" components is secure and ready for
> > > soldering process. Looks like pistol style.
> > >
> > > Where can I find THAT tool and what it is called?
> >
> > Variously known as a "cut and clench" tool or "cut and squeeze" pliers.
> > Prices for basic pressed steel versions are as low as ten pounds.
>
> They have various alternative names, which can't be used on a 'family'
> mailing list like this one. Such names are used by the poor hackers who
> have to remove the components again :-)
Particularly the type that squeeze the component lead to make it twice as
thick :-)
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Pete Peter Turnbull
Network Manager
University of York
Received on Sun Dec 08 2002 - 18:48:00 GMT