Quality Hand Soldering and Circuit Board Repair [Paperback]

H. (Ted) Smith (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0827378866 | ISBN-13: 978-0827378865 | Publication Date: February 6, 1997 | Edition: 2nd

This step-by-step reference provides an accurate and state-of-the-art approach to the production and/or repair of electronics equipment. This "how to" guide presents procedures and follows up with exercises to cover the basics of hand soldering, wiring and the components of successful repairs. Very easy to read and follow, this handbook is a must for technicians, assembly-line personnel, technologists, QA and repair supervisors, and professionals designing electronic equipment for mass production. (Keywords: Troubleshooting Electronics)

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About the Author

H. (Ted) Smith is the Owner and Instructor of Quality Soldering Technology in Ontario, Canada. He has been certified by the Canadian military and as a Category C Instructor/Examiner by the United States Department of Defense. Mr. Smith is also certified continuously by Pace, Inc., of Annapolis Junction, Maryland, and IPC. He has provided training at numerous colleges throughout Nova Scotia, Canada, for students as well as teachers.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Publishers; 2nd edition (February 6, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0827378866
• ISBN-13: 978-0827378865
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,287,188 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars good material, but overly brief, January 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Quality Hand Soldering and Circuit Board Repair (Paperback)

This is a pretty good reference if you know how to solder but want better quality. In most areas, it could have used more detail, and in some cases better illustrations. Its quite short and a very quick read - best read with a soldering iron in hand so you can work at his techniques. Overall, worth the purchase price.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quality Hand Soldering and Circuit Board Repair, March 23, 2005

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Extreme Solder Guy (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Quality Hand Soldering & Circuit Board Repair (Paperback)

This is a much improved revised 4th edition (Dec 2003) that lives up to it's product description. Well written with excellent material and illustrations it really is a must have for soldering professionals.
Note that the other reviews listed below are not as favourable. One is for a different book entirly and another is for an earlier edition.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent introduction, January 23, 2007

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Aaron Parks - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Quality Hand Soldering & Circuit Board Repair (Paperback)

This book is a great introduction to basic hand soldering for the inexperienced. It's true that the book is quite brief in some areas, but I feel that this just makes it more useable for the average electronics technician or hobbyist. Every line is worth its ink. You don't need to skim through 300 pages of a textbook just to end up highlighting several lines of useful information. A complete beginner could get a lot out of this book, but even a more experienced solderer will learn a thing or two.