[sdiy] What's is this tool called?

[mark verbos]

I just noticed the illiterate subject on this thread I started. Sorry  
about the typo.


:/




On Dec 19, 2008, at 8:17 PM, mark verbos wrote:

> Hi guys,
>
> I once saw a tool for PCB assembly that was like a vice that held  
> the PCBs, then folded a foam covered plate down over the component  
> side and could be rotated so the solder side was then up. The parts  
> were secured in place for soldering. Did I imagine this? I can't  
> find it in any catalogs I look in. What would that be called? Where  
> can I get one?
>
> Otherwise, does anyone have any tips for speeding up the through  
> hole assembly process. I get really annoyed when I stuff all the  
> resistors, then have to hold the PCB sideways, hoping the resistors  
> don't slip out while I'm soldering, only to have to go back through  
> and heat up/push some of them down.
>
> thanks,
>
> Mark
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