Workshop & Tools
The tools behind the repairs: soldering stations, multimeters, HDMI microscopes, thermal cameras, ultrasonic cleaners, 3D printers and laser cutters, tested on real retro repair jobs, plus workshop builds and studio kit fixes.
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A quick look at the Tenma 21-10115 temperature controlled soldering station: what’s in the box, the five pin iron, the presets and the first power on.
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Building work begins at MFS Towers: part of the garage is becoming an office annex for my desk and repair projects. Here’s days one and two.
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A real example of a dry, cracked solder joint on an Amstrad CPC464 video socket: how to spot one, the faults it causes, and how to fix it with a soldering iron.