On Sat, 19 Feb 2011 09:24:52 -0500, you wrote:

>On Sat, Feb 19, 2011 at 5:31 AM, Mike Harrison <mike@whitewing.co.uk> wrot=
e:
>> 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
>
>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.
>

It's for changing tips without burning your fingers.

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