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From: fish@ihlpg.UUCP (Bob Fishell)
Newsgroups: net.analog
Subject: "Just Wrap" summary
Message-ID: <214@ihlpg.UUCP>
Date: Thu, 28-Feb-85 17:04:24 EST
Article-I.D.: ihlpg.214
Posted: Thu Feb 28 17:04:24 1985
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***     AC  T              YOUR     AGE ***

Having read several followups and letters regarding my "Just Wrap"
query, I've concluded that the thing is not for me.  Some respondants
have had success with it, most have not.

Evidently, this tool relies on the sharp corners of the pins to
cut into the insulation and make contact.  This doesn't always
work, and it's useless if you're wrapping anything but square
pins.  I use wire wrap for just about everything, e.g., making
connections to TO-220 devices like power transistors and voltage
regulators - you can wrap right on the legs if you're careful.

Anyway, the $30.00 or so they want for this tool will buy a lot
of pre-cut.  Looks like we'll have to wait a while longer for
a better mousetrap.  There are some professional power tools that
do quite nicely, but that'll have to wait; I'm still trying to
get a good deal on an oscilloscope for my little workshop, and
I don't have the money to spend on a professional tool.

Thanks to all of you who took the time to respond.
/_\_

				Bob Fishell
				ihnp4!ihlpg!fish