Part of my Inheritance

kevhed72
kevhed72 Posts: 5,066
in The Clubhouse
I guess I have no excuse not to learn how to fix old gear now... 452dr1yz19l3.jpg
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,964
    You need more clip leads. Many more clip leads.

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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 5,066
    That sounds complicated.... which ones are the clip leads?
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,666
    Don't know if I'd use that soldering for fine work.
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,964
    the... umm... leads... with... errrm...clips on them :)

    Like the red and yellow ones near the top of the photo.

    Great for 'try before you buy' prototyping -- such as audiophile-grade crossovers:

    33079486532_ca3cfdaee1_b.jpgDSC_7289 (3) by Mark Hardy, on Flickr

    Seriously, there's useful DIY/repair stuff there -- although that little 1000 ohm/volt analog VOM 'tester' is of limited usefulness for hifi, and the soldering gun is a bit too, shall we say, serious for most hifi component soldering. It's good for heavier stuff, though. The little DMM, if it works, will probably come in handy.

    All in all, to quote Major Kong from Dr. Strangelove (albeit slightly out of context):
    Shoot, a fella' could have a pretty good weekend in Vegas with all this stuff.

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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 5,066
    Good info. on the soldering gun, as I had no idea....but know that you say that, it looks like a bit much for small circuits and such.
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,964
    edited March 2017
    Yes, but a soldering gun is ideal for soldering power cords (or any heavier wiring) or soldering the mounting/ground lugs of "can type" electrolytic capacitors to chassis (or any heavy wiring tasks). It's OK for point to point wiring of any sturdy components (resistors, capacitors, chokes, transformers), too.

    For tube sockets, printed circuit traces, and solid state components, a nice little temperature controlled soldering iron "soldering station" is ideal. There are many to chose from at prices from ca. $30 to $1000 :)

    DIY and (yes) even repair can be fun and rewarding -- if one has the interest, temperament, and motivation to do it. I have the first two, but struggle with the third ;) YMMV.
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