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Originally Posted by M0TGX Terry
...... but isn't the main reason that alignment tools are normally made of plastic to avoid 'hand capacitance' effects that would occur with metal tools? Or am I wrong (again)?
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I don't think you are wrong but I guess that's the reason for the sleeving. I have an old RS branded trimmer tool which has metal blades sleeved in plastic. Much stronger and more positive in use than the 100% plastic versions.
Alan