Component Lead Bender Caliper

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This tool is inspired by a device I stumbled upon in an old electronic hobbyist magazine from the 1960s, with some subtle enhancements. Component lead bending tools are not new here, but this adds a higher level of precision to your bends. Simply position the caliper's points into the two holes where you plan to install your component, place the part in the middle of the gap on top and bend the leads around the edges. For even more precision, you can install a screw into the hole on top of the slide. Then, tighten down the slide so it cannot move while you bend your leads. No more guessing how far apart to bend the legs of your resistors or any other axial leaded component with discreet leads.