[Elecraft] Small capacitor leads>>>>Bend or not bend??

[Don Wilhelm]

George,

The 1/8 inch refers to the lead length above the board, not the overall
height of the capacitors.  A small bit of pressure will put them at less
than 1/8 inch of lead sticking above the board.

73,
Don W3FPR

> -----Original Message-----

>
> I think this has come up before, but I can't find an answer in
> the archives.  KSB2 manual, page 6 says: "The leads on small
> capacitors do not need to be straightened, but keep their mounted
> height at about 1/8" (3mm) or less."  I find that if I don"t
> straighten them, they stick up about 3/16" or more.  If I
> straighten them, I'm afraid it will mess them up.  What to do??
>
> Help would be appreciated
> , George, N4YM