> On Apr 1, 2020, at 6:02 PM, Josh Malone <[email protected]> wrote: > I think it's a skill every vintage collector should have the opportunity (but > not obligation) to learn without fear of ridicule or gatekeeping.
30 years ago I was taught soldering in tech school. I'm still ham-fistedly *dreadful* at it, but I absolutely agree it's a valuable skill that should not inspire fear or trepidation in the beginner. Even a hack-job level of soldering skill can save projects and preserve aging technology. My recap kit just came in today. I'm not good at this, have never been good at this, but I'm eager to extend the life of my 102 which has become a constant daily companion. If I can recap a board, absolutely anyone can.
