MOTM

Heh, this sounds exactly like what I do.  This way I make sure I've got all
the right parts.  But I just use the styrofoam that the ICs from previous
kits came on.

--PBr

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Tkacs, Ken [SMTP:ken.tkacs@...]
> Sent:	Friday, December 22, 2000 6:26 AM
> To:	'motm@egroups.com'
> Subject:	RE: [motm] Sequenced parts / Work Habits
> 
> When I start into a new kit, I first just kick back, go through the box,
> happily pet the faceplate for a while, and then sort the parts according
> to the inventory sheet. I stick the resistors into the Styrofoam in order
> of appearance. When time comes to solder, I grab all of one value, bend
> the legs with my trusty lead-bending guide (as Paul says, "the best $3 you
> will ever spend"), and then start popping them into the board.
>