[Elecraft] To inventory or not:

[Rod N0RC]

Folks,

Can't resist this topic. My vote, inventory.

First, it is the courteous thing to do from Elecraft's stand point as
Eric explained.

Second, it is what any GOOD craftsman would do. I'll bet almost
everybody has a story of frustration about how when it came for a home
or auto repair, the job couldn't be completed due to a lack of parts,
tools....whatever.

Third, the inventory is a good way to get familiar with the parts and
markings, which _will_ save time later. Combined with the parts
sorting organizing, it doesn't take that much time.

That said here is my bild process.

1. Inventory/sort/organize (I do skip resistors ONLY because I have a
bunch).

2. As I install the part I double check value, and placement, then
check it off in the instructions.

3. After installing several parts and BEFORE soldering, I check value
and placement again, making a second check in the instructions.

Following this process I have learned that if I skip or rush through
the steps above, I will likely make a mistake of some sort that is
time consuming to rectify. Also, If I start finding errors in step 3,
I'm tired and it is time to quit build for a while.

73, Rod N0RC
Ft Collins, CO