I haven't done any significant soldering for several years and now plan to do it on some photo etched parts. An example would be 1/32 scale Spandau machine guns. What is a good plate to rest the material upon or over.

Asbestos is out and I need something more safe and durable than a piece of plywood. What have you been using. Is there a nice "third hands base" available you can suggest.

I sprung for an American Beauty resistance soldering tool and plan to begin using it .I'll also be adding brass detail parts to ON30 engines and rolling stock.

THANKS FOR ANY SUGGESTIONS

Jim Reagan

For the litte I do when modelling I usually just do it on a piece of glass.

The soldering pad from Micro Mark. Plus, I use "T" pins and small heat sink clamps to keep the pieces in place while soldering. HTH, Joel.

... some off-the-wall comments, I'd be highly surprised.


My first thought was:


"I don't want to rest my part anywhere near a soldering iron, Thankyewverymuch!"



:>)



Regards,
Tomt.

James,

I used a 6" x 6" smooth white ceramic tile that I bought a home building supply store for fifty cents. Works great.

Tom