One Line Tips

[zwilnik]

How about some simple N Gauge tips? Ideally a single line tip that'll help your fellow Ners. I'll start..

a magnet on a stick is your friend

[upnick]

When  using superglue  allow a  small  PC  fan to  run  over your work  while the glue dries  it  prevents the white  kicker  fumes/marks   building up on  your work.

[point blank]

When working with small springs (couplings etc) work with your hands inside a large clear bag.

(This way when the spring goes ping it doesnt disappear into the carpet never to be seen again.)

[cupoftea]

When soldering ensure that the parts to be joined are clean and the iron is hot enough to do the job quickly.

[m1racleman]

When soldering under a baseboard, do NOT drip solder down one's shirt front !!  Take my word for it, IT HURTS !!!!!!!!!

[jonclox]

When in doubt..turn the power off

[OwL]

When fixing wires/cables to the underside of a baseboard use an industrial staple gun. This wont damage the cable,is easy to position and/or remove and helps cable runs being neater, therefore making fault finding easier.

[Irish Padre]

A can of compressed air (try Rymans) is a great way to freshen up a dusty station!!

[SymonC]

A can of compressed air (try Rymans) is a great way to freshen up a dusty station!!

Got two for £1 in Poundland last year!

[Irish Padre]

Great - get them where you can. Can - geddit??!!

[moogle]

Strip paint off old models with Oven Cleaner. Spray on, wait 40 minutes, scrub with old toothbrush. Ta Da! (May need 2nd attempt.)