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My wife gave me mine as a gift some time ago. I think Radio Shack may or may not have them.speakerguy79 said:You got a P/N on that guy? I also use the table-bending method on DIP packages.
I agree. Picked up my first pair when I started with SMD parts. (not that I have done great things with them) Now I keep my eyes peeled for interesting variations at tool shows and surplus type web sites.philba said:tweezers? I use curved tip hemostats.
I use a helping hands with two alligator clamps to hold the board. I have been thinking about getting a PCB vice or a tilt vice with adjustable slotted arms. I think there were a bit expensive by the time you had everything, not sure.I use a panavise all the time.
I still hold out hope for a solder station with a desoldering pump, but having never tried one, I can't say for certain.