[s-cars] Proper Solder Technique?

[Igor Kessel]

Bill Mahoney wrote:
>
> Sorry to add a seemingly trivial question, but I have...uhmmm... been
> working on my iPod install which has required a bit of soldering for an
> in line amp I have chosen to add.  So, soldering is a skill I believe
> could be real usefull.
> As always I can hack my way through it, but what is the right way to do
> it?
> Whats a "good" soldering iron?

Why, a Weller of course. The choice of the pros.
:)

> Whats proper electrical solder?

67/33 Sn/Pb, resin core, 0.025" wire.
I also like to use additional paste flux, in a can.

> Whats a good way to hold the parts together while soldering?

Strip, twist, dip in the flux, solder together, shrinkwrap

> What are the proper soldering techniques?

Oh, where do I begin... :) It is easier to show than to explain, Bill.

heat up the wires with the tip, touch it with the solder wire, see that
it wicks in uniformally. Keep the tip clean by frequently rubbing it
over the wet sponge.
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Igor Kessel
two turbo quattros