Optimizing VOM leads

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A length of 1/4" hex aluminum from the junque boxes provided two 3.5" handle lengths.

There is a major downside with aluminum. If you don't immediately protect it (within seconds), the bare aluminum surfaces where the pins & banana plugs are mounted will begin to oxidize. That may change your measurements when looking at DCR or straight resistance readings. They would measure higher than they actually are.