My first attempt at soldering involved using my father's large copper bit device that had to be heated up the gas cooker! This was long before I learned to solder. I still have that iron.
One of my friends at school - we were about 12 or 13 - brought a small electric motor, powered by a 4.5 V battery. Somehow, I managed to persuade him to let me take it home to show my father. Unfortunately, one of the wires on the motor broke away from its solder joint.
Panic!!!!!!!! I managed to fix it and return the motor the next day!
Some years later I pesruaded my parents to buy me a Henley Solon, which I still have, although I haven't used it for many many years.
A great story that also brings back memories for me as I too have something similar - a large slug of copper held in the end....no issues with tip getting eroded but perhaps SMT would be awkward
A great story that also brings back memories for me as I too have something similar - a large slug of copper held in the end....no issues with tip getting eroded but perhaps SMT would be awkward
Actually I'd opt for the hot air gun as its a much better wattage and can toast a larger area.
Apparently some lead compounds taste slightly sweet - which is why sometimes young children were found to chew the woodwork in old houses (i.e. the gloss paint contained lead ).
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