[1000mp] Soldering iron

[Bob Main]

hahahahahahahahaha,  thanks I needed that.  Going to take a Microsoft
certification exam this morning.

Bob, KB4CL

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ian White, G3SEK" <G3SEK@ifwtech.co.uk>
To: <1000mp@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, February 16, 2004 3:31 AM
Subject: Re: [1000mp] Soldering iron


> Bob Main wrote:
> >For those of you who have made the different mods to these rigs, other
> >than my 200W soldering gun, what would you suggest I get to work on
> >these circuit boards?  I have ideas, but prefer to hear what you have
> >to say.
> >
>
> * Thin silver-loaded solder - regular thickness adds too much solder.
>
> * Thin (1/8in) de-solder braid - for when you still add too much solder.
> It's also great for removing all kinds of components from boards.
>
> * A good pair of tweezers, that won't cross over and flick SMD
> components all over the room.
>
> * Spare SMD components - for when you flick them across the room.
> They're cheaper than wire-ended components, these days.
>
> * A good work light.
>
> * Good eyes, or good help. For occasional SMD work, I use the
> drugstore's strongest half-moon glasses, over the top of my regular
> pair.
>
> * A clear working area - so you can concentrate 100% on the job at hand.
> Think how surgeons work...
>
> * Something to rest your arms or elbows on, so you need only to keep
> your hands steady. Seen under the magnifier, your hands will steady
> themselves remarkably.
>
> * Lay off the coffee and Coke for a few hours before - it makes a big
> difference.
>
> * Practise first, maybe on a scrap computer card, until you're confident
> that you can remove and replace components without collateral damage.
> Then you're ready to use that 200W solder gun on the MP.
>
>
> -- 
> 73 from Ian G3SEK         'In Practice' columnist for RadCom (RSGB)
>
> http://www.ifwtech.co.uk/g3sek
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