Blue tac alternative?

[matmonster58]

I love using blue tac to hold my parts and PCBs in place while soldering.

The only problem is that bluetac softens with heat so it can get a little messy when a part gets too hot.

Are there any alternatives to like blue tac that aren't as heat sensitive?

 

[owlexifry]

i use blue tape. for most mount/hold scenarios.

never really got onto the blu-tac thing.

 

[drgonzo1969]

I also use blue tape for holding things while soldering

 

[bean]

I use it for soldering resistor/cap sockets and toggle switches in place. But, I remove it after soldering one joint. That's usually plenty enough to hold a part in place while soldering the remaining contacts.

 

[jwin615]

More of a an issue with axial compinents. I justvstarted soldering them from the top side. it takes a pretty fine tip and a different touch but its way less frustrating and faster IMO. electros i bend and flip. film i still use bluetac or solder from underneath with no eye protection(like the troglodite that i am). been having some neck issues so i'm trying to not be looking down at my bench, among other things in life, for extend periods.
Soldering upside down, or down side up? Is a fun challenge.
Presnipping excess component length, helps with everything, except bending and flipping. Less of a heat sink of the leg means less time -less heating of the component. Regardless, top side resistors are a joy once you get the hang of it. No stupid legs in the way. And you get to post pics and wait for some newbie to comment about your soldering skills being off.

 

[Nostradoomus]

Team top side soldering checking in @jwin615

 

[bean]

Team top side soldering checking in @jwin615

Bottom feed3rs 4evr.

 

[HamishR]

I use a callused finger. My index finger has quite a good callus from something... I think it has to do with our hobby but I can't quite put my finger on it... Something with strings?

 

[drgonzo1969]

finger on it... Something with strings?

G-strings. Probably from lots of hookers and blow…

 

[fontoponto]

hippsters! the cheapest painters tape will do. hold large parts with a finger to get one pin fixated then the rest without anything else.

 

[Sturdag Lagernathy]

Kapton/polyimide tape! Made to do what most use blue tac for..
Everyone should have a roll!

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=kapton+tape&crid=ZH9GBL61C4D4&sprefix=kapton+tape%2Caps%2C171&ref=nb_sb_ss_p13n-pd-dpltr-ranker_1_11

 

[HamishR]

G-strings. Probably from lots of hookers and blow…

That's it! Man, you know me too well!

 

[Barry]

I've been using blue tac for years and rarely when it softens and sticks to the board, I just blot it off with the blue tac and it comes right off.