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Re: Making the simplest board

2004-09-27 by ben_englund

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?

Ben Englund


--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, John Baker
<johnbaker_erie_pa@y...> wrote:
> Thanks for all this info. I'm fairly new to making PCBs, but do a
lot of PCB repair work. I've gone through soo many radioshack $7
irons.
> Best regards,
> John Baker

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