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Title: solder irons
Post by: raywilb on 10 May 2016, 11:26:17
yesterday went to maplins & bought a soldering iron so,s I could do a bit of a repair on my key fobs circuit board. was all set to start & by chance my wife who was sorting out a cupboard came with a notepad, asking me if some numbers and an address was any good. it turned out to be Martin Imber,s address so the fobs gone there. I didn't fancy attempting it myself. :)
Title: Re: solder irons
Post by: STEMO on 10 May 2016, 11:43:02
He's quick, he's cheap, why bother diying?
Title: Re: solder irons
Post by: raywilb on 10 May 2016, 13:10:00
He's quick, he's cheap, why bother diying?
I used his service probably 10yrs ago . yup quite good :y
Title: Re: solder irons
Post by: ronnyd on 10 May 2016, 14:09:19
Was going to suggest Martin when you first posted Ray, but thought that as you are a regular poster that you would have heard of him. I used his services a few weeks ago, he did a good job and at a good price all within a week. I can,t solder to save my life so was a no brainer. ;D
Title: Re: solder irons
Post by: TheBoy on 10 May 2016, 17:32:36
He's quick, he's cheap, why bother diying?
Quicker and cheaper to DIY ;)
Title: Re: solder irons
Post by: raywilb on 10 May 2016, 18:07:53
He's quick, he's cheap, why bother diying?
Quicker and cheaper to DIY ;)
yes , but I don't trust myself as I ve never soldered in my life. was concerned I would cause more damage
Title: Re: solder irons
Post by: VXL V6 on 10 May 2016, 23:15:52
Soldering new switches and the battery holder on the fob is one of the easier soldering jobs to do but I do appreciate that if you have never soldered before it's probably not something to practice on!
Title: Re: solder irons
Post by: Bigron on 10 May 2016, 23:42:13
Ray, I used to teach soldering skills, amongst many other things, so rather than bore other Oofers silly with the procedures, if you wish I will PM you with details of best practice.

Ron.
Title: Re: solder irons
Post by: raywilb on 11 May 2016, 13:12:39
Ray, I used to teach soldering skills, amongst many other things, so rather than bore other Oofers silly with the procedures, if you wish I will PM you with details of best practice.

Ron.
yes please do. I have a portable cool box that really was good when working but needs a wire soldering back on, I will have a go at that. :y :y