drpro Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 Like many on the forum, I make most of my own cables. I recently found something that has made it a bit easier to solder some types of connectors. It is a bit pricey, but has saved some burnt/hot fingers. It is a rather nice block of silicon so it's not going to melt at solder temperatures. I have no vested interest in the product, just a satisfied customer. YMMV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Toline Posted September 2, 2018 Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 A small ( 3-4") swivel base bench vise will do every thing hot holder will do. Just learn how tight to close the jaws so you don't deform the connector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drpro Posted September 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2018 Yep I use those also Eric. Just another tool in the arsenal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Feeley Posted September 3, 2018 Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 That Hot Holder is kinda neat, even at US$39. Interesting. https://diyribbonmic.com/hotholder/ (Also: the company's ribbon-mic kits look fun.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Perkins Posted September 3, 2018 Report Share Posted September 3, 2018 Clever. Too big for me to carry around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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