Here's a different approach. Don't sweat it. If you can't get down there with a small pair of cutters, then the excess lead isn't going to produce any poke wounds in your hands as you handle the board. Get as close as you can and leave what you can't
I recall some difficulty when I built my K2 but I don't recall actually having to leave more than about 1/16 inch sticking up. I did some pre-trimming but I doubt I was smart enough to know when to do it. I just followed the manual. Hmm, you're doing the bottom components. Yep, that is when I did the bulk of my pre-cut activities. Didn't the manual say to pre-trim the parts? - Keith KD1E - - K2 5411 - -----Original Message----- From: Lee H I am progressing on my K2 project, I just finished the steps on page 57 that had me solder several components to the bottom side of the RF board. My problem is getting my cutters into some of the tight places on the top of the board. I thought the hard part was over when I finished soldering without causing heat damage to near by components but I am finding it nearly impossible to trim the leads now. I have the recommended angle cutting tool but I still can't get down to board level with them to cut them anywhere near flush. Any ideas. _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
