It's to change the tips while they're still hot (I assume you're talking ab=
out the Metcal)

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On 2011-02-19, at 9:24 AM, Josh Koffman wrote:

> On Sat, Feb 19, 2011 at 5:31 AM, Mike Harrison <mike@whitewing.co.uk> wro=
te:
>> Just found some pricing on the Thermaltronics "Metcal-alikes" - about 25=
% less than MX5000 :
>> http://www.ams-electronics.co.uk/product_details.asp?CategoryID=3D9&SubC=
ategoryID=3D10&SubSubCategoryID=3D22
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> Does anyone have any idea what that silicone paddle shaped thing is on
> the cable to the handpiece? My Blackjack Solderwerks station came with
> one, and I have no idea what it's for.
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