[Elecraft] Cutting component leads

[Darwin, Keith]

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From: Ken Kopp

The following is from a NASA-certified solderer ... me. (:-))

Contrary to the belief/practice of many, component leads protruding
through a solder pad should NEVER be cut off flush with the board.  They
should be cut off at a length that is several diameters of the wire ...
at least ... above the board.

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Above the board or above the top of the solder joint?

Why leave wire protruding?

- Keith KD1E -