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On Thu, Feb 28, 2013 at 10:42 AM,  <kqt4at5v AT gmail DOT com> wrote:

> Being a beginner with not so steady a hand

A Horologist (Watchmaker) drops an item in the correct place as he
moves his had across the work surface, rather than try to have a shake
free hand.

Consensus on the list over the years is that 0402 sized and above
parts are doable by hand.

Start out with 1206's and work your way down as you gain experience.