[Elecraft] RE: Hemostats (was Freq. counter probe capacitor)

Wed Oct 9 14:49:00 2002

I totally agree about the hemostats... they are great kit-building tools!
They are usually available at the "cheap tools" booths at hamfests for very
reasobable prices.
Peace & 73
Stephen
W3SMK
K2 #2644
----- Original Message -----
From: "JAKidz" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2002 9:31 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] RE: Hemostats (was Freq. counter probe capacitor)


> Greetings:
>
> Tom Hammond wrote with his usual eloquence:
> > Another device which I find to be a "MUST HAVE" for any builder (anyone
> > soldering to solid state devices), is at least one pair of hemostats
> > (medical term for the long, slender, plier-like locking clamps used in
> > hospitals).
> > Hemostats are lightweight, have a nice long, slender nose, and can be
> > locked so they don't release when you remove your fingers from them.
> ==========
> Never thought of using those things that way! As these have different
> specific uses in surgery, they come in all shapes and sizes with different
> jaw lengths, shapes (straight or curved) and tooth patterns. The cheapest
> are from Pakistan and the best from Germany (better stainless steel);
origin
> is usually etched on the instrument somewhere.
>
> Because middle sizes are commonly used by fly fisherman as fish hook
> removers, one place to find them is your local fly fishing shop. (Another
> excellent, expensive but competing addiction)
>
> John Gay, K7JG
>
>
>
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