[Elecraft] KXPD1 assembly question

[Eric Ward]

I am at the step where you solder the two pieces of hook-up wire to the lugs
of the stereo plug.  Does anyone have advice about how to best carry that
out?  

 

Here are the ways I can imagine doing it:

Thread them through the holes in the lugs (with tweezers), solder, and then
cut off the excess?  

Cut them off first so they can be inserted (just) into the holes in the lugs
(using tweezers), and then solder? 

Bend them so they are in contact with the lugs (but not actually going
through the holes) solder them, and then cut off the excess?  

 

I would love to benefit from everyone's experience before doing the try try
again.

Thanks and 73,

Eric

N0HHS