Magnification and Good Lighting Are Critical

For through hole work, and particularly for SMD work, magnification and good lighting are vital to success. The builder needs to be able to clearly see every joint in order to solder and inspect properly. There is no need to spend a small fortune. Some products combine lighting and magnification and/or helping hands into one solution. Note - diyAudiostore.com has no affiliation with these products. The list is compiled from forum recommendations. If you have a favorite product, let us know.