I agree with David and use the same method to avoid instant or delayed
stress failure.
73,
Geoff
GM4ESD
----- Original Message -----
From: "David Cutter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Ron D'Eau Claire" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>;
<elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 7:29 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft]Bending component wires
I advise against bending the wires of axial components against the
component body; this can lead to stress fractures at the joint depending
how much force you use. I use fine needle nose pliers to hold the
component wire near the body, then bend the wire sharp against the pliers.
It's a small but easy and consistent way to avoid a stress failure which
might take a while to appear. Having said this, modern components *may*
not be susceptible to this failure mode: I'm just in the habit these 50
years.
I remember a colleague clipping wires near me and one flew into a power
supply I was working on causing a large flash and bang right under my
nose. A salutary lesson to all.
David
G3UNA
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