Re: [amsat-bb] Surface mount component holder

[Doug Braun NA1DB <na1db@xxxxxxxxx>]

Another handy tip for working with SMT parts:

NEVER NEVER NEVER work on a Formica surface.  SMT parts and
similar things like tiny little nuts and bolts will bounce
amazingly well (and far) when you accidentally drop them.

A sheet of artist's Linoleum makes a good work surface.
Also, things will not slide around on it, so it acts
like an "automatic vise".

Doug
NA1DB

At 06:42 PM 1/24/01 , Jesse Morris wrote:
>Hi Dave,
>
>Neat trick.  I'm going to try it.  I can't tell you how many components I
>have had flip off in the floor not to be found again!
>
>Jerry, I used to hold the solder in my mouth but when I get close enough
>to do that now I can't see!
>
>73 de Jess - W4MVB
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