How about some simple N Gauge tips? Ideally a single line tip that'll help your fellow Ners. I'll start..
a magnet on a stick is your friend :)
When using superglue allow a small PC fan to run over your work while the glue dries it prevents the white kicker fumes/marks building up on your work.
When working with small springs (couplings etc) work with your hands inside a large clear bag.
(This way when the spring goes ping it doesnt disappear into the carpet never to be seen again.)
When soldering ensure that the parts to be joined are clean and the iron is hot enough to do the job quickly.
When soldering under a baseboard, do NOT drip solder down one's shirt front !! Take my word for it, IT HURTS !!!!!!!!! :(
When in doubt..turn the power off
When fixing wires/cables to the underside of a baseboard use an industrial staple gun. This wont damage the cable,is easy to position and/or remove and helps cable runs being neater, therefore making fault finding easier.
A can of compressed air (try Rymans) is a great way to freshen up a dusty station!! ;D
Quote from: Irish Padre on April 01, 2011, 10:25:44 PM
A can of compressed air (try Rymans) is a great way to freshen up a dusty station!! ;D
Got two for £1 in Poundland last year!
Great - get them where you can. Can - geddit??!!
::)
Strip paint off old models with Oven Cleaner. Spray on, wait 40 minutes, scrub with old toothbrush. Ta Da! (May need 2nd attempt.)