George Whitaker

George's Articles

A Close-Up Look At Soldering
Column: Just for Starters
January 2003
Making a solder joint "pretty" as well as functional is an art. However, making them functional is the purpose here and maybe you will be a little more artistic than me.

A Close-Up Look At Desoldering
Column: Just for Starters
February 2003
You find that you have a bad or wrong component on your circuit board. So, let's take it off. Learning how to do it can be tricky, so here are a few tips on getting started.