So Anyway...

[chilipeppermaniac]

Fail likely due to drywall mud doesn't adhere well to wood and wood absorbs moisture and gives off moisture at differing rates depending on seasons, HVAC, etc factors

 

[Sp8ctre]

So anyway, meet my new friend

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Mandatory for good soldering work IMO!

 

[RVA]

No,

So are you using a wound "G"? I'm testing a guitar with one and I think I like it...need more time.

No, the G is a .16. a hundredth smaller than what you find in a 10-46 set (.17)

 

[RVA]

Mandatory for good soldering work IMO!

Yep. This one is much better than my former $ 8 "man with the magnifying lens head"

 

[DonP]

My eyes are not what they once were, so I like to use my microscope for soldering

 

[RVA]

My eyes are not what they once were, so I like to use my microscope for soldering

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Cool! Is that direct imaging on the screen?

 

[DonP]

Yes. And you can also plug it into an HDMI socket on a bigger monitor or through USB to a computer. But the built-in 5 inch screen is plenty big enough for soldering.

Note to self - time to tidy up...

 

[RVA]

Yes. And you can also plug it into an HDMI socket on a bigger monitor or through USB to a computer. But the built-in 5 inch screen is plenty big enough for soldering.

Note to self - time to tidy up...

What is max magnification?

 

[syscokid]

My eyes are not what they once were, so I like to use my microscope for soldering

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And the vaseline is for.....?

 

[RVA]

So anyway, I just realize that when we post here, we are in the closet.

So any, anyway, it is time to have some spinny, drummy, sandy fun!!

 

[DonP]

And the vaseline is for.....?

That's for when it all gets too much

 

[eSGEe]

 

[DonP]

What is max magnification?

That depends on the screen size. On the built-in screen I usually have about 10x. That's what was in the picture, and is perfect for soldering.

 

[chilipeppermaniac]

And the vaseline is for.....?

nut slots?

 

[jtcnj]

I have read it is not good to use side pressure tools in a drill press.
Can wear parts and increase quill runout.

I dont know how true this is; I would imagine very light duty is ok.

 

[chilipeppermaniac]

I can see the logic in this, JT. I imagine as you say light duty sanding such as Ray is doing won't excessively wear on things. I am sure he isn't pressing the heck out of the sanding drum on that press, otherwise he'd take off too much wood or put burn marks in it.

 

[DonP]

nut slots?

No, it's just for random stuff like preventing glue from sticking somewhere I don't want it.

This is my nut stuff - fine carbon dust in - well, OK - vaseline

 

[RVA]

That depends on the screen size. On the built-in screen I usually have about 10x. That's what was in the picture, and is perfect for soldering.

Thanks. I was looking at 2 models at 220x and 560x with a significant price difference. Now I know even 220x is massive overkill for workbench purposes.

They have student versions of these things for as low as $ 70. A good 220x maxes at about $ 200 (but a smaller screen had for cheaper)and the 560x is $280

 

[DonP]

All the Andonstar scopes are really solid. Bear in mind that if you want to use USB for image capture etc., the 200 series doesn't have a windows 10 driver - Win 7 is as far as they go.

 

[smitty_p]

No, it's just for random stuff like preventing glue from sticking somewhere I don't want it.

This is my nut stuff - fine carbon dust in - well, OK - vaseline

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I make something similar to that. I make a thick slurry of graphite powder and teflon oil.