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From: MyNameForward@ReplaceWithMyVices.Com.invalid
In article <6ho1gdp0nm6k3j17mk9ckd5ju56vlt6akj@4ax.com>,
Ray Otwell wrote:
> I'm continually improving my technique with soldering, but I have an
> essential tremor that makes fine work difficult without having to
> brace the iron against something.
The number one problem I see in students (of all ages) learning to
solder is getting them to actually (they've had the noises go in their
ear and out the other, rather than hearing it, usually) relax and rest
the tip of the iron on the work. Your hand can jiggle all over the place
(or as JL says, you can arrange your workspace with some sort of wrist
rest to reduce that motion) if the iron tip is on the place it needs to
be.
As training, solder without any "grip" on the iron at all - let the
handle lay on your flat, open palm - most folks start out with a death
grip on it, and if I do that, I can't hold the tip still, either. I
don't usually solder like that, but I have a very relaxed grip on it.
Even on SMT, I'm often using the side - on a well-designed pad, there's
often more room to apply heat to the pad (and let heat and solder flow
to the pin) than there is to apply heat to the pin. Given a desire to
get in, get done, and get out quickly, the most effective (thus, largest
area) transfer of heat is beneficial.
> It works
> well, but it throws shade over my work area if I'm not careful and
> lean in too close.
Under "modern approaches to work lighting" there are some stunningly
bright, small, LED flashlights (US = UK torches), and you can strap one
or two to your glasses or magnifier frame. (or purchase something where
someone in China has done that for you, but usually the flashlights are
inferior in that case.)
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