Weighted SMD Soldering Hold Down Tool

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This is a versatile hold down tool designed for soldering surface mount components. Quick demonstration of the tool can be seen here: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bd8ZmlgFbXa/?taken-by=tableft_workshop https://www.instagram.com/p/Bd7CzYulr4x/?taken-by=tableft_workshop The arm and axle are crafted from 1/8-inch bar stock, which can be substituted with 3mm material. The arm was honed and bent into the desired shape before being secured within the pivoting arm using a strong adhesive. To ensure a precise fit, the holes were reamed out using a drill bit, while taking care to use one step larger drill size for the pivoting arm holes so that they remain loose. Following this process, simply fill the cavities with a heavy material, such as BBs, lead shot, sand, or small nuts and bolts, which are readily available in most workshops.