[Elecraft] Hand tools?

Tue Apr 29 16:05:01 2003

The Lindstrom tools look like the Swiss watches of hand tools and are priced
to match.  I could afford 2 or 3, assuming they would last a lifetime.  But
as Don observed, it would be good to see them as everyone has different
hands.  I will see if I can find some to look at.  Also, the new design has
a spring that is certainly novel and I wonder how practical it is.

Thanks for the input.

>
> > > IMHO Lindstrom in Sweden make the best small cutters/pliers
> in th World.
> > And
> > > yes, they *will* last a lifetime (providing their use is confined to
> > > electronics and related areas).
>
> I agree, I still use a pair of Lindstrom pliers that I've had
> since working
> for British Telecom over 20 years ago. The sidecutters were still
> good till
> a coupla years ago when I used them as bolt cutters in an emergency.
>
> Regards
>
> Tony
> Uxor operar non nutritor meus aeral ut canis
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Paul Bartlett" <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2003 4:26 PM
> Subject: Fw: [Elecraft] Hand tools?
>
>
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Paul Bartlett" <[email protected]>
> > To: "Wallace, Andy" <[email protected]>
> > Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2003 4:25 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Hand tools?
> >
> >
> > > Ok, I'm European and perhaps a little biased.
> > >
> > >
> > > Not cheap, but mine are 20 years old and whilst a little stained in
> places
> > > function as if new. No maintenance beyond a tiny drop of oil once evey
> > > couple of years.
> > >
> > > Paul
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Wallace, Andy" <[email protected]>
> > > To: "Elecraft" <[email protected]>
> > > Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2003 4:18 PM
> > > Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Hand tools?
> > >
> > >
> > > Not cheap, but we use these at work:
> > >
> > >
> >
> http://www.contacteast.com/product/prodpage.cfm?grp=4F7A9D05-C870-
11D4-8A700
> > 050DA5FEB55
> >
> > (Hope that link works)
> >
> > Palm grip miniature cutters and pliers. We get them from the above
> > (at $31!) but I see they are also available at:
> >
> > http://shop.store.yahoo.com/tmt/palminplier.html
> >
> > ...for $24. Never heard of that place, buyer beware, etc etc.
> >
> > But the pliers are good. In the years we've used them, the
> > cutters have lasted very very well - AS LONG as you cut thin
> > copper leads with them. Something thick, like some diode leads
> > in the K1/K2, I'd go with heavier duty cutters.
> >
> > Andy
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