Hi,
Thank you all for the replies! I was wondering: Would it be a good idea to get some magnifying glasses? Is that commonplace among most soldering gurus out there?
YES, even if it's only some +1,2 or 3 $2 spectacles but the visor type headsets are better.
For new TH work after some experience they are of questionable need, but for any faultfinding of poor joints, cracked traces, reading component ID#'s and SMD, any magnification is welcomed but normally if your eyesight is reasonable 5X is plenty.
Start with say 2-3X for little $ and go from there as need dictates.
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