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Good Side Cutters For Small Electronics Work
jonpaul:
I was very lucky to have accumulated a collection of small electronic tools, diagonal cutters, pliers, since 1970.
From work, Ham radio flea markets, street sales, silent key estates....
Some were 1950s, my Grandfather's!!!
Favorites....
Erem Switzerland
Lindstrom Sweden
Plato, USA
Your thoughts appreciated!
Jon
nvmR:
I'm in the same boat as jonpaul, very happy to have been handed down a bunch of hand tools, including side cutters.
Could you guys recommend what to do when the original rubber sleeves fall apart? I tried scouring ali for rubber sleeves, but nothing appropriate.
They seem to prefer I buy new ones >:D
unknownparticle:
Heat shrink, or silicone rubber tube?
nvmR:
Thanks, I'm looking for that rubber tube that is closed on one side.
unknownparticle:
--- Quote from: Gyro on March 20, 2023, 09:15:46 pm ---Oh yes. Try a magnet on the average through hole resistor (or the lead offcuts on your bench). ;)
P.S. Also try a selection of signal diodes, TO92 transistors etc. You don't notice the effort as much but the pressure is concentrated on a smaller area of cutting edge.
--- End quote ---
Moses sandals, it's true!!! :wtf: Just tested a load of random components, Vishay and Nichicon caps, diodes, chips, trannies, resistors, more are steel than copper! I am astonished! So it must be tinned or tin plated steel? I'm guessing this must be due to the high price of copper?
This must have been going on for a long time because I also tested some NOS caps and resistors from around the 80's and some of those were steel too!! Oooooh, I feel dirty!! It's like my hobby has been corrupted by the cheap and nasty brigade!
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