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Subject: Re: [motm] soldering fumes and general electronics benchwork..

From: Mike Estee <squeeker@...>
Date: 2005-02-08

On Mon, 7 Feb 2005, Steve wrote:

>
>
> for "fume extraction" I use a little 12v black computer type fan with
> a wallwart and switch soldered up.. just blows the fumes away. works
> for me and these things are available as surplus everywhere for very
> cheap...
>
> I was wondering what everyone does for wire strippers.. I have a few
> pairs of the super simple cheap pliers type where you hope to not cut

The best wire stripper I've ever used:
http://tools.tycoelectronics.com/autwirstrip.html

It auto calibrates for whatever you put in it. Just pick the depth and
pull the trigger.