Easy, make a jig, preform and cut the leads to length, solder everything from to top side. Or use tape-and-reel and an auto-inserter. But, the IC-less clock is not nearly as cool as the clock that just uses neon bulbs for the logic... don't need no stinkin' transzippers. -------------------- I won't buy one until it comes in surface mount. I *hate* flipping PCBs over and clipping leads. _________________________________________________________________ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390706/direct/01/