[sdiy] Opinion poll - Through Hole ~vs~ SMT

[Matthew Smith]

Quoth - at 09/06/12 14:54...
>   Just wanted to add my 2 cents. At work, I use a microscope while
> soldering surface mount components. A microscope makes any
> imperfections stand out clearly.

I really should think about getting my hands on a microscope. Getting 
solder bridges off after drag-soldering 0.5mm pitch 100+ pin parts - 
yeah, might be a help!

What's a reasonable sort of magnification for this type of work? I'm 
guessing something like 10x.

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