dumbass soldering tool questions

[Steven Curtin]

At 04:52 PM 4/17/98 -0400, you wrote:
>
>I have the Digi-Key catalog in my lap (Mouser doen't have the connectors I
>need and Allied keeps sending me these wack cd-roms I don't want -- I
>haven't received a paper catalog since I moved), and I am planning on
>ordering various electronic parts from them.  Has anyone had any problems
>dealing with Digi-Key??

I've had no problems with dealing with Digi-Key.  They've been around
forever.  Their prices aren't always the lowest but they're very
conscientious.
Another piece of equipment you should look into is a "fume extractor", made
by OK I think- it's in the Digi-Key catalog.  I have one and it works
pretty well.  That and/or at least a $30 respirator.  The fumes from solder
contain lead and make second-hand smoke seem like incense in comparison.
I've breathed a lot of solder smoke in my time and am much more careful
about this, including soldering outside on the porch when the weather's
nice (catch a few rays that way as well :) ).

Steve C


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