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Re-stuffing metal bodied capacitors.
Jake Blake
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04-20-2019, 11:16 PM
(04-20-2019, 09:49 PM)Kestas Wrote:  What I used can be considered a small hack saw.  After cutting I dress the cut on each side by sanding (or filing) down each side, then rejoining with JB Weld.  The cut is disguised by the structure under the cap.

I also prefer this over cutting at the bottom because it makes the can stronger, in case the chassis is handled by the can or if the can is bumped.

I see.    Ok.  Thanks.

Jake
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RE: Re-stuffing metal bodied capacitors. - by Jake Blake - 04-20-2019, 11:16 PM



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