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] .

Can ship these to you, just supply a self addressed envelope. :wink: [2020-03-06_9-30-03.jpg] [2020-03-06_9-58-30.jpg]

Ahhh, now that is essential to a work bench. "Discard Items" container. A goldmine of odd washers, nuts and bolts, make shift sleeving and shorting links, Almost as good as a junkbox. Tom... :slight_smile:

“A method for doing something might not work in all situations.” This discussion shows two methods for removing SMD components. ‘Desoldering Spatulas’ Material: magnetic hold-down clamps sitting on a 403 stainless steel work surface Aluminum strips cut from a soda can (these will have a thickne…

I assume all the above is done because no hot air tool is available?

Yes, but we all have a soldering iron available. Just showing what is possible and sharing options and techniques. With hot air, you ‘do’ have to protect surrounding components with Kapton tape as hot air is ‘not’ as targeted as an iron. However, hot air has its place. Note: If you ever tried …

Syringe storage: Once my Solder Paste syringe is load, I do not like to dismantle any part of it. To prevent the paste from drying out make a DIY Luer Lock cap. The Heat Shrink cap can be removed and re-used. [LuerCap2.jpg] [LuerCap3.jpg] [LuerCap4.jpg] [LuerCap1.jpg]

Using a 1 ml syringe over the 10 ml Solder Paste syringe makes the out flow more controllable. [Solder Paste #1.jpg] [SolderPasteOnPCB#1.jpg] [Solder Paste #5.jpg]

If you are not doing too many PCBs, manual syringe depositing of solder paste is easy to do. A 1 ml syringe is superior to a 10 ml syringe. You can fill your 1 ml syringes from a 10 ml syringe; suggest you fill to the 0.3 – 0.4 ml level. A “22 Gauge” tapered plastic needle is what I use most ofte…

The great thing about the 'Micro-Dot Dispenser' is the piston springs back when you release the grip. This takes the pressure off the solder paste and stops oozing. No complicated compressed air machinery, no wires or motors. :slight_smile: Laying down dots of paste is fast, accurate and the proc…

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LarryD March 15, 2020, 12:00am 752

You can easily remove air from your Solder Paste syringe with a piece of wire.

Moving solder paste from jars to syringes

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