Drilling P.C. Boards (tips solicited)
I am presently using small perforated breadboards that occasionally need the perforations enlarged for leads of larger devices such as diodes and resistors. Do I really need carbide drills and an e...
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MEXICOWANDERER wrote:I personally have 2 Weller soldering stations, although there are several knockoffs around that seem just fine. For run of the mill circuit board work I use PTA7 tips. PTA is the tip configuration, and the 7 is the temp (700 degrees). I rarely go above that for board work, but do go down to 600 degrees.
Chris, would you be offended if I asked for examples? I believe a regular soldering station is above my own station, affordability-wise.
Variable knob temp is better. RF Soldering is by far the best but those go for $300 used and often broken.
