Lead-free solder alloys have been around for as long ... The 0.009% of Ge promotes wetting and prevents the formation of dross. At the core of soldering alloys lies the realm of materials science ...

It often feels like you don’t have enough hands, particularly on jobs where you need to keep feeding solder in a hurry. To solve that issue, [mulcmu] developed a simple one-handed solder feeder.

Why Trust Us? Replacing a broken taillight on my trailer reminded me of just how much I like solder seal butt connectors. Before I starting using them, I was always leery of using traditional ...

If you do a lot of soldering projects, you probably have a ton of solder beads around your work area. With a few tools you can melt them down and remold them into usable solder again. Solder isn't ...

How does it work, how fast is it, and would you depend on a copper connection that doesn’t rely on solder? — Brandy S., Spokane, Wash. A: I received several similar questions from readers who ...

Solder doesn't stick to aluminum at all, and solder wouldn't be anywhere near strong enough to hold up that load even if it did. I doubt duct tape would work either, but I'd have to see the break ...