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    Soldering Aid

    Just a simple little jig using a helping hand from HF and some wood with a couple of cloths pins...(Does anyone use cloths pins any more) ?

    The brass wire clamps were replacements for the original alligator clips which are quite hard on the insulation.

    Round un-insulated (bullet) connectors may be held inside the cloths pins.

    Cheers, JR
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    The use of the crocodile clip is great for not hurting the insulation and the clothes pins, nice old school!! Thanks for sharing it.

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    Lucky catch on eBay. I did not know they were called crocodile clips. Thanks. JR

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    Thanks jjr2001! We've added your Soldering Fixture to our Electrical category,
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