Well that you all for all the tips. I will try out these suggestions.
Best regards,
John Baker
Leon Heller <
leon_heller@...> wrote:
----- Original Message -----
From: "ben_englund" <ben_englund@...>
To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, September 27, 2004 6:36 AM
Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Making the simplest board
> Hey John,
> Some tips for making those $7 irons last longer.
> 1. keep it clean
> 2. keep it "tinned"
> 3. don't overheat it (use a smaller iron when you can)
> 4. KEEP IT CLEAN
>
> Any other tips anyone?
Put a diode and switch into the line wire connection, so that the power may
be reduced when it isn't actually being used. The bit will last a lot
longer.
Leon Heller, G1HSM
http://www.geocities.com/leon_heller
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