Homebrew PCBs

On Sat, 11 Jun 2005 01:31:05 +0200, Moore <prmoore@...> wrote:

> I hand solder some sioc and tssop parts.  I'd like to know a method to
> hold the part once I get it positioned so I can solder it.  Not a
> permanent method, as the may need to be removed for repair.
> Phil


someone suggested to stick some steel wire (2mm dia, 20cm long) in a piece  
of wood, and bend it around so it presses down on a point. i tried it and  
it works well. you slide the board under it and position things so that  
the tip of the wire presses onto the component.


Alternatively, you might try hot-melt glue. if you remove the part with  
hot air it might just come loose nicely.


ST