LOL, yes, size is definitely an issue. I use glasses, a magnifying lens and tweezers. You do not have to cut leads that end up everywhere though. It is precise work, no doubt, especially on the ICs. I know in ten or fifteen years I may not be able to see those parts anymore. I like SMT though, didn’t think I would. With good eyes and a steady hand, anyone can do it.
Gil. -- PGP Key: http://keskydee.com/gil.asc On Jul 20, 2014, at 11:37 AM, Phil Wheeler <[email protected]> wrote: > Not all "serious hams" would agree with you. In my first SMT effort I was > very careful but lost one part. Looked all over for it. Two days later I > found it in my shoe. ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [email protected]
