How and WHY to Solder Correctly

New Desoldering Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z38WsZ...

Close up demonstrations of proper soldering technique. Explains flux, temperature, tip size / shape.

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  Howto & Style

[OMGnanerpus]

You're not suppose to stab the metal shavings to clean off the tip. You're suppose to wipe.

[CuriousInventor]

Actually, wiping the iron in the coils instead of stabbing can cause solder to flick back towards you. The directions specifically recommend a stabbing motion to avoid this.

[Jerry Nordstrom]

In 6 minutes you gave this novice everything I need to know about taking on a basic soldering project. Clean explanations, clearly articulated, supported with great video clips and images. Well done!

[dushyant tomer]

Hello, I have one question. I need to use Indium solder for my project work and I need to connect very thin gold wires on a Si substrates. I just pure Indium but that is not working so should I use flux indium lead instead of pure In?

I will appreciate any help. Thanks

[roygalaasen]

Soldering, lots of good stuff: watch?v=vIT4ra6Mo0s&list=PL926­EC0F1F93C1837

[roygalaasen]

Repair work: (desoldering etc...) watch?v=HKX-GBe_lUI&list=PL958­FF32927823D12

[roygalaasen]

Use the tip, make a bridge with the solder between the tip and the component, then paint with the solder towards the other side of the component. Making a bridge increases the surface where heat can be transferred, which is the problem you try to solve by using the side of the soldering iron. Or you can do as in this video, pre-tin the tip just before you solder, as he says "tinning the tip".

If you search for the channel "pacewordwide" you will find an amazing course on soldering, it is good

[TheSevenhats]

I had been told not to use the tip of of the solder iron but slightly higher on the side. Is that correct?

[Chris begemann]

What's the best soldering iron for rc airplane electronics. What tip should I use with it?

[Johnny Hancock]

so i was going to change the pickups in my guitar... i'm no longer going to do that.

[Charles Hadeed]

Your soldering iron must not be getting hot enough. This can be due to oxidisation on the soldering tip or just a not hot enough soldering iron. I recommend cleaning the soldering iron regularly with a damp sponge. You should also clean it in between each connection you make with a brass sponge and tin the tip of the iron.

[Scuba Steve]

Every time I did what you said it made a ball and it rolled off

[Tom Jones]

Bending the leads makes it only more difficult to remove the component in the future. I would go with keeping the leads straight and cutting after soldering.