David SMITH wrote: > On Fri, Aug 15, 2008 at 07:12:14PM +1000, andrewm wrote: > >> Try using Blu-Tak instead of either tweezers or finger nails. >> >> It is more compliant than either and doesn't hurt when burnt :D >> > > You mean to stick them to the board? Seems like a lot more hassle to > have to stick the parts down first, rather than just push them into > place. > > No - you use the blu-tak like the tweezers or your fingernail.
Roll a small amount of it to a fine point. Use this point as a poker to move around the component like your fingernail. Push down on top of the component and the tacky properties of the blu-tak will allow it to pick up the component (like tweezers). Once one side of the component is soldered - just pull it off. Huge advantage over tweezers is that it is compliant. So it is easier to get the component to lay flat on the board. _______________________________________________ geda-user mailing list geda-user@moria.seul.org http://www.seul.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/geda-user