22 Jan
2007
22 Jan
'07
12:23 p.m.
C Fernandez wrote:
I've been wondering the same thing. My guess is that what I would
normally call "wire cutters", just wont work for some of the picky types
on the list ..... like Tony and Toth :-)
Chad
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I have to disagree. There are many instances where you want the component
flush. For example, an RF can - don't want the leg to touch. Same for a
daughter board. Or a PCB that fits into a tight case. And so on.
Flush cutters are an extremely useful tool and you want one that give a
clean sharp cut with damaging the surface of the PCB. It's the same
principle as using a saw with no tooth offset to trim a dowel pin - cut but
don't damage.
Billy