Quote from another engineer here @ Badger Technologies:

"To the best of my knowledge any untreated surface poses an ESD hazard as
they tend to store electrical charge.  Wood and paper are big no-no's!"...


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From:   J.R. Phipps [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent:   Friday, February 07, 2003 10:22 AM
To:     [log in to unmask]
Subject:        [TN] Documentation on ESD Aspects/Issue with Untreated Pine
Wood

I am interested in a studies, tests, notes, experiences regarding ESD
aspects of using untreated common pine slotted 2X4 wood PCB Assembly
holders.  I've not experienced any ESD damage or other effects myself.  Has
anyone any other information on this subject?

J.R. Phipps
Director, Q.A.
Verint, Loronix Video Solutions
820 Airport Road
Durango, CO  81303
970-259-6161
970-259-9399 (FAX)
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