[NFB-Science] Soldering tips

[Ty Littlefield]

I'll look, thanks for the suggestion! I'm not sure if SMT was popular 
back then, but even being able to solder through-hole would be awesome.


On 8/18/2026 4:57 PM, David Andrews via NFB-Science wrote:
> You are correct, there are some very detailed articles, from the 80's I believe.
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> There stuff may be on-line?
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> Dave
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> Hello:
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>       If I recall correctly, the early issues of the Smith Kettlewell Technical File had articles on how a blind person could solder.
> I would suggest getting some sighted help for the first few attempts. Caution, hot solder will hurt!!
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> Regards,
> Robert
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