How about low-temperature solder paste? Then hit it with a hot air
rework gun with the smallest tip.
- Jerry, KF6VB
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On 2025-01-30 12:37, n4buq wrote:
Sorry for the OT but I don't have a lot of options. I've searched
this out and haven't found a whole lot on the subject.
I have a taut band meter that was damaged during transit. The "hub"
that attaches the rear band to the coil form became unattached to the
coil form and, as a result, the fine wire that connected the rear hub
to the coil is broken.
I can CA glue the hub to the coil form but I'm not sure if/how I can
re-solder the wire to the hub's solder tab but I'm not sure how to
regain access to the wire. I can see where they brought the wire up
and about half-way around the hub and that part of the wire is still
there but it is encapsulated in whatever was used to seal the coil.
Anyone know what was typically used as a sealant/affixer? I'm
thinking it is either varnish or shellac but could be something else.
I think if I could dissolve that small area and free up a tiny length
of that wire, I might a half-chance of soldering to it. Anyone know?
Thanks,
Barry - N4BUQ
