** Place the fiber in the apparatus as shown in ''Work Stand Assembly'' under ''Cleaving''. Take the hobby knife and place it on the fiber (again look under ''Work Stand Assembly'' for the proper placement of the blade) and gently tap the butt end of the knife until the fiber is cut cleanly. Remove the fiber and inspect the freshly cleaved end. Look for any major breaks in the outer cladding (use magnifying glass if necessary). I will be posting pictures (as they become available) as to what is acceptable and unacceptable breaking in the cladding. | ** Place the fiber in the apparatus as shown in ''Work Stand Assembly'' under ''Cleaving''. Take the hobby knife and place it on the fiber (again look under ''Work Stand Assembly'' for the proper placement of the blade) and gently tap the butt end of the knife until the fiber is cut cleanly. Remove the fiber and inspect the freshly cleaved end. Look for any major breaks in the outer cladding (use magnifying glass if necessary). I will be posting pictures (as they become available) as to what is acceptable and unacceptable breaking in the cladding. |