Correct way to bend through-hole leads

[Rochey]

Also,

there are specialist pliers for this kind of thing. I love: https://www.amazon.com/Hakko-TP-5000-15-D-Hardened-Construction-Dissipative/dp/B00FZPRHJ2

So much so, I made a small video about it!
https://youtu.be/ElLNGTI2e5w?t=80

 

[boji]

Thanks Rochey, gotta get me up one of those 30ga crimpers.

So those flush diagonal cutters...Hmm I always solder first, then cut.

 

[clintrubber]

I have posted this elsewhere, but if you want to be a rocket surgeon here is the NASA spec:
https://workmanship.nasa.gov/lib/insp/2%20books/frameset.html

It is a truly humbling read  ;D

Impressive collection of data, thanks for the link!

Mil-spec might have worn out, looks like Boutique builders etc can start using 'built to Space-Spec' in their PR.