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Club night chat / Re: Soldering Workshop: Extra Information
« Last post by Paul Cooper on 28/05/2015, 08:48:55 PM »
Hi Jim,
             It looks about 1.5 mm had a quick test on a piece of wire and it's loads better than the lead free stuff I have been using  :). Just need to find something to solder now lol  8). Great job on the soldering tips last night going to save me loads of melted connectors and burnt fingers.  ;D
Cheers,   
                  Paul.
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Club night chat / Re: Soldering Workshop: Extra Information
« Last post by Jim (Chairman) on 28/05/2015, 07:58:50 PM »
Paul,

Nice tip! Yeah that's the right stuff...

There are plenty of Halfords around.

Roughly how thick is it?

Cheers!

Jim
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Club night chat / Re: Soldering Workshop: Extra Information
« Last post by Paul Cooper on 28/05/2015, 06:13:49 PM »
Found some cored solder that has lead 60/40  :) Halfords at Cannock have solder made by Draper 100G roll and only £4.29 I picked up the last one on the shelf (sorry) but it looks to be a well stocked product.  8)
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General Discussion / Giant Shark AKA Giant Cod AKA MyHobbyStore: No more...
« Last post by Jim (Chairman) on 28/05/2015, 05:34:39 PM »
All,

As we all expected, Giant Shark has announced today after lunchtime that they are closing down for good.

See here: http://www.myhobbystore.co.uk/giantshark.htm
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Club night chat / Re: Soldering Workshop: Extra Information
« Last post by Jim (Chairman) on 28/05/2015, 02:31:48 PM »
Maverick,

I agree! The first post had links to some solid, reliable, stable suppliers.

Maplins and RS are NOT cheap but are fairly reliable.

Here's a few Ebay bargains I've found for irons and solder.

UK Suppliers only, Buy It Now only. I cannot endorse any of them...

60 watt mains iron for £7.49: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/60W-Watt-Soldering-Iron-Kit-60-40-Lead-Solder-Wire-ESD-De-Solder-Desolder-Pump-/121107790120?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1c32963928

48 watt Digital Soldering Station for £56.20: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Duratool-Soldering-Station-UK-Plug-D00675-/371311028826?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item5673dcaa5a

This is the same Maplins badged unit that I was using last night. Originally made by Duratool, Part Number D00673. Spare tips available from Maplins still.

60 watt Digital Soldering Station £65.90: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Duratool-Soldering-Station-UK-EU-Plug-60-Watt-D00673-/281669956868?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4194d67504

Hope this helps...
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Club night chat / Re: Soldering Workshop: Extra Information
« Last post by maverick on 28/05/2015, 12:36:47 PM »
have a search on ebay for leaded solder 60/40 plenty of it around different lengths and diameter
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Club night chat / Re: Soldering Workshop: Extra Information
« Last post by Jim (Chairman) on 28/05/2015, 11:51:18 AM »
Danny,

Yeah, I thought about a webcam on a little tripod in front of me / the workpiece.

The problem is the projection. I could get a large format monitor maybe...?

I will think about it...

Cheers!

Jim

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Club night chat / Re: Soldering Workshop: Extra Information
« Last post by DannyF on 28/05/2015, 11:30:07 AM »
Trouble with a smaller table is you get less people around it. Chris and I were musing over having a camera feed to the centre of the table, projected onto a screen, so the closeup stuff could be seen by everyone. This was when i was toying with a litho forming session. With me it's all a lack of time.......

My Modelling MOJO has left the building, it will be back no doubt, just not present currently.
No glassing issues but several people have asked to see how I do it, I have made videos on the subject but it still seems to be something people want to see in the flesh.

No the glassing would have to be carefully carried home afterwards. There is no way it would set in time  ;)

Cheers
Danny
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Club night chat / Re: Soldering Workshop: Extra Information
« Last post by Jim (Chairman) on 28/05/2015, 11:16:40 AM »
Danny,

Cheers! The next time I do it(?) I'll try to use a smaller table so people can stand / sit all around and get a better view.

Where's yer MoJo gone? Have you had glassing issues that I've missed?

Will you have enough time for the glassing to cure in a club night session?

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Club night chat / Re: Soldering Workshop: Extra Information
« Last post by DannyF on 28/05/2015, 11:13:49 AM »
well done for bringing all the gear and taking the time to explain the techniques, I was a bit on the periphery but listened in to some sections, you did a great job well done :)

I hope to do something similar on glassing and peel ply, if my MOJO ever returns   :-[

Cheers
Danny
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