[sdiy] What's is this tool called?

[Mark Rivera]

How heat resistant is the foam backing on these?


> you didn't imagine it, I've got one.
> it was *ESSENTIAL* when building monowaves, rapid lists it as "PCB 
> Assembly jig"
> http://www.rapidonline.com/Tools-Fasteners-Production-Equipment/PCB-Equipment/Accessories/PCB-Assembly-jig/29481/kw/pcb%20assembly 

>> 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?