At 05:14 PM 7/19/02 -0500, you wrote:
>         I am new to electronics and I need some help. This may sound
> stupid (it
>*is* stupid!), but I have the hardest time getting DIP package ICs into DIP
>sockets. The pins are bent too far out and I can't figure out the best way
>to do it. Is there a tool that can bent the pins in before putting them into
>the socket? Any suggestions? Thanks!

For a few pieces/hobbyist or small scale production, just use a smooth bench
top or table top, lay them on side and gently and evenly press each side
toward the center. Cheaper production sockets are more forgiving of
misalignment than the more expensive screw machine sockets. It's a skill,
after you do a dozen or so, it's easy.

For production, there are machines.. but you don't need that.

Best regards,

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