I'm mad

speakerman1

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I can't solder on boards any more. Can't use the magnifier or any thing. Can't tell if I soldered it or not. Can't see the holes. God I'm mad.

Larry
 

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You don't have glaucoma or something I hope?

Please explain, it's definitely a big deal.
 

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Just getting old. No just had my eyes checked 2 months ago because of diabetes. Can't wear my glasses doing this stuff. LOL Just getting old.

Larry
 

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Sucks doesn't it? I've got the same problem, but with glasses and a magnifing glass and plenty of direct light I still can pull it off..
 
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You need some of those maginifier goggles with differnt power lens and lights on them. Leaves your hands free.

That or send me your stuff to solder and have it back in a jiffy!
 

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Rex Everything said:
You need some of those maginifier goggles with differnt power lens and lights on them. Leaves your hands free.

That or send me your stuff to solder and have it back in a jiffy!
I have something like that.
 

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Rex Everything said:
You need some of those maginifier goggles with differnt power lens and lights on them. Leaves your hands free.

That or send me your stuff to solder and have it back in a jiffy!
Thanks Rex I'll keep that in mind. I appreciate that.

Larry
 

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You forgot

"You have made me VERY angry and I will delaminate your transformers now"!
 
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speakerman1 said:
Rex Everything said:
You need some of those maginifier goggles with differnt power lens and lights on them. Leaves your hands free.

That or send me your stuff to solder and have it back in a jiffy!
Thanks Rex I'll keep that in mind. I appreciate that.

Larry

Anytime Larry, anytime!
 
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