[Elecraft] Construction question

[Simon Brown (HB9DRV)]

Fine tool from Weller - the ESF 120: 

http://www.f6blk.net/main_fr.php?page=9

and

http://www.labem.pl/obrazki%20weller/esf120.JPG

Simon Brown
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ian Stirling" <g4icv at arrl.net>


> On Monday 16 January 2006 03:35, Clint Sprague wrote:
> 
>> When you install a component on the printed
>> side of the circuit board, and then you tip the board
>> over to solder, what are accepted methods to keep the
>> compenent from falling off?
> 
>  I use a pencil eraser between the board and workbench
> to hold the part in place.  I don't like the look of
> solder pads where the component leads have been bent.
>