Why not buy the crystal with the third "dummy" lead attached to the top
of the can?  This is a pretty standard package.  Then you can lay it on
its side and solder all three leads into the board.

Max Bernhardt
Woodward Governor Co.
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From:         Yvon Hache
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Subject: Re: [TN] Assy: Soldering to crystal cans