Index The index to this thread is found in post number 903 Go to INDEX. [IMG_3826] How about sharing some tips you use? Here is one I use often when I need my third hand to give a constant pull. [2017-01-04_0-01-26.jpg] .

Incredible tips and explanation, as always. In post #1312, there is a Hakko soldering station. I've never used one myself but hear that they are great. Are they worth the extra investment in your opinion? I mean, you must have great taste with a meticulously organized lab like that, plus Turtles c…

[image] LarryD: I despise the old 3rd hand :grimacing: I despise those so much I often choose burned fingers. They simply don't work.

If all your tips were in a book, I'd buy it.

[image] hallowed31: plus Turtles chocolates Chocolates were for my wife. I keep the tin :wink: Was very fortunate to have picked up two Hakkos for $69.00 each years back. They have served me very well since then. Might not be the best on the market, however, they do everything I need …

[image] LarryD: I’m too old write a book This is post 1301. You already have.

book should have a chapter on training oneself to 1 finish a project then clean the desk 2 to put the tools away not just leave them where the were last used 3 not to accumulate junk till there are no more flat surfaces available

Adjusting Magnetic Tool Strength I Use Teflon covered 403 Stainless Steel as my work surface. 403 stainless steel is still magnetic and is a good trade off when using magnetic tools. Every now and then, a Magnetic Tool needs more or less attraction to the steel work surface it sits on. Fo…

[image] LarryD: For less attraction, place a thickness of nonmagnetic material under the magnet. I was just about to ask about this - the second photo fro the end. :ok_hand:

@TomGeorge is going through withdrawals, this should help. 3rd Hand Alligator Clip Replaced by a Binder Clip The Alligator Clip discussed many posts back will handle most 3rd hand soldering jobs. [image] Share tips you have come across General Electronics S…

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herbschwarz November 18, 2024, 1:24am 1323

I agree: go for it, Larry! Remember the old saying: Where there is a will, there is a way!
Take a hint from Forrest Mimms with his Engineer's Notebook series.

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