Booleanboy

I don't have a suitable magnifying lamp to convert but there are lots of useful tips and techniques here for an almost-beginner to follow when building a work light. It is also one of the clearest and best-documented instructables I've seen - thank you.

Indeed you are correct - certainly in EU and the US. I wasn't being critical just raising a point of caution. This forum is read worldwide and leaded solder is still the norm in some other parts of the globe.

This is an interesting technique neatly executed but I'd strongly advise the use of a good quality particulate mask and gloves while sanding down the solder. The lead in the dust formed is definitely NOT something you'd want to inhale or ingest.

A guitar plectrum is a really useful tool for opening cases like this. Phone repair kits are available from Ebay very cheaply. They have all sorts of tools for opening plastic cases without damaging them and are handy to have around "Just in case". Great for phones, laptop bezels, satnavs - and Kindles!