1. Always use a quality soldering iron. We recommend an iron with a ceramic element core. Keep in mind that total power or wattage of the iron is less important than its thermal recovery ability.

Sometimes, the old solder joint won’t melt right away. If this happens, introduce some fresh solder as you apply heat. The flux in the fresh solder will help break down the old joint. As with any ...

Just head to the bottom to find the links. We’ve seen DIY soldering tweezers using USB soldering irons from eBay but the TS101 has a form factor that seems like a particularly good fit.

The commonly used 60/40 solder wire melts at about 200 degree Centigrade, but in practice the soldering iron tip should be above 370 degree centigrade to make a good solder joint within a stipulated ...

Most soldering irons in the market seem to fall into a few distinct categories. They either provide a full-blown station to which the soldering iron is wired, powered straight by mains, or an iron ...

Maintaining a pristine soldering iron tip requires strategic care to prevent oxidation and ensure seamless heat transfer. Regular tinning, controlled temperature regulation, and flux application ...

When the filings of soft cast-iron are melted in a crucible with borax, which has been previously calcined in order to get rid of the water it contains, a hard shining, black pitch-like soldering ...

Assemble functional circuits quickly with the soldering irons at Sears think[box]. The heated tip on each iron melts solder to form electrical connections. For projects of this nature, you bring the ...

Was going to mention silver solder, but it's been suggested already.<BR><BR>Additional thoughts; a good soldering iron turned up high will just melt it - I've used it a few times for audio cables.

This is your time to get the feel for your soldering iron, solder, and the tip you’re using. You may get globs of solder everywhere, or mess up and burn components, or go too slowly for a good ...