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[rwm]

I have the same soldering pencil. Works fine but the plug at the back does not stay in. I ended up opening the case and permanently soldering the wires in.

 

[WobblyHand]

I use a Hakko soldering iron. Can get lots of different tips, thermostatically controlled. Iron isn't too large to handle, even under a stereo microscope. I have an older model, the FX-888D (ESD Safe). Has been very useful. Highly recommended.

 

[wachuko]

I have the same soldering pencil. Works fine but the plug at the back does not stay in. I ended up opening the case and permanently soldering the wires in.

Begs the question… what did you use to solder it

 

[twhite]

I have the same soldering pencil. Works fine but the plug at the back does not stay in. I ended up opening the case and permanently soldering the wires in.

Did you use that same soldering iron to fix itself


Cutting oil is my blood.

 

[Mill Lee farm]

Falling further down my dial indicator surgery hole, I picked up a few items off Amazon:

some tiny Moody wrenches
Moody Tools - 58-0143 MT-04-01 Open-End Wrench Set

Dial levers
2pcs Watch Hands Removers Lever Type Puller Tool Professional Watch Tools Watch Hand Remover Tool





Also some jewelers screwdrivers

8PCS Professional Screwdriver Set, VAKOGAL Micro Precision Screwdriver Kit 0.6-1.6mm, 8 Extra Replace Blades for Watch Repair, Eyeglasses Repair, Jewelry Work, Electronics Repair



Fuzzy photo taken through the loupe a couple of us bought recently! You can see the light is nice.
(i blew some dust off with my breath and am too impatient to let the fog clear >sigh<)

 

[wachuko]

Falling further down my dial indicator surgery hole, I picked up a few items off Amazon:

some tiny Moody wrenches
Moody Tools - 58-0143 MT-04-01 Open-End Wrench Set https://a.co/d/49kHx2L

Dial levers
2pcs Watch Hands Removers Lever Type Puller Tool Professional Watch Tools Watch Hand Remover Tool https://a.co/d/bnBWntc

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Also some jewelers screwdrivers
8PCS Professional Screwdriver Set, VAKOGAL Micro Precision Screwdriver Kit 0.6-1.6mm, 8 Extra Replace Blades for Watch Repair, Eyeglasses Repair, Jewelry Work, Electronics Repair https://a.co/d/ehxSqK9

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Fuzzy photo taken through the loupe a couple of us bought recently! You can see the light is nice.
(i blew some dust off with my breath and am too impatient to let the fog clear >sigh<)

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What is your take/feedback on that screwdriver set? And can you validate the link…not working for me.

I have been looking for a decent set that does not break the bank… The first ones I got are pure carp…

 

[Mill Lee farm]

Well, I haven't used them yet but they look decent.

Reviewers complained that they aren’t marked. You have to measure if you need to know which size your using. Also apparently rougher ground than really good screwdrivers, but like you said. They break the bank.

I’m hoping these will be decent for hobby use. I was using one of the harbor freight mini sets and they worked ok but they were way bulky for indicator/watch work. I like that there’s a spare set of blades if I do damage one.

Hopefully the links are fixed. They should work now

 

[wachuko]

Well, I haven't used them yet but they look decent.

Reviewers complained that they aren’t marked. You have to measure if you need to know which size your using. Also apparently rougher ground than really good screwdrivers, but like you said. They break the bank.

I’m hoping these will be decent for hobby use. I was using one of the harbor freight mini sets and they worked ok but they were way bulky for indicator/watch work. I like that there’s a spare set of blades if I do damage one.

Hopefully the links are fixed. They should work now

Link working now. Thank you!! I went ahead and ordered a set.

 

[wachuko]

I use a Hakko soldering iron. Can get lots of different tips, thermostatically controlled. Iron isn't too large to handle, even under a stereo microscope. I have an older model, the FX-888D (ESD Safe). Has been very useful. Highly recommended.

I have the same soldering pencil. Works fine but the plug at the back does not stay in. I ended up opening the case and permanently soldering the wires in.

I updated the original post... this is the soldering station that I have:



It continues to serve me well... it was the holding setup that I wanted to improve... the new one has magnetic arms that I can move around to better setup the board. And the magnifying glass has LED lights in different colors to better suit the work. More flexibility than what I have now for holding the work.

The pencil... well, I just wanted to give that a try.

 

[pontiac428]

Dang, @Mill Lee farm, that's some finework you're fixing to do. My hands tremble enough to make using those little tools a frustrating experience. Hats off to you!