havocdragon
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Ok so I got one pickup wire soldered, though I have no frigging clue how. The other WILL NOT stick to the damn post?!?! wtf am i doing wrong?
I need soldering tips before I go !@#$% insane!!
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Frantic_Rock
FragleRockologist
Re: I need soldering tips before I go !@#$% insane!!
Use rosin-core solder. THat stuff has flux inside.
Also heat up the wire with the iron and get it to melt the solder, instead of melting the solder onto the wire. (This makes a big difference)
You can also get some flux paste to make soldering easier.
Use rosin-core solder. THat stuff has flux inside.
Also heat up the wire with the iron and get it to melt the solder, instead of melting the solder onto the wire. (This makes a big difference)
You can also get some flux paste to make soldering easier.
Re: I need soldering tips before I go !@#$% insane!!
Tip from my brother: YOU DO NOT DIRECTLY PUT THE SOLDER ON THE POINT. As mentioned in a post before me, you have the tab, the wire touching the tab, and the soldering iron touching the wire and the tab heating it up. the solder is placed AWAY from the contact point, and the solder will travel through the wire onto the tab. Solder travels towards heat.
Disclaimer: have not tried it myself, but I trust my brother.
havocdragon said:
Tip from my brother: YOU DO NOT DIRECTLY PUT THE SOLDER ON THE POINT. As mentioned in a post before me, you have the tab, the wire touching the tab, and the soldering iron touching the wire and the tab heating it up. the solder is placed AWAY from the contact point, and the solder will travel through the wire onto the tab. Solder travels towards heat.
Disclaimer: have not tried it myself, but I trust my brother.
bbking1021
New member
Re: I need soldering tips before I go !@#$% insane!!
when in doubt try more tests on some scrap metal that you have lying around. Practice makes perfect.
when in doubt try more tests on some scrap metal that you have lying around. Practice makes perfect.
Artie
Peaveyologist
Re: I need soldering tips before I go !@#$% insane!!
There are a few classsic mistakes that beginners make. First of all, you should have one of those little stands that holds a sponge. Keep it wet. You must keep the tip "tinned". That is, you coat the tip with a thin layer of solder, wipe it on the sponge, coat it again. For best results, you should also tin both surfaces that your going to solder. Flow a small amount of solder on the connection, and a small amount on the wire. Heat the two together, then touch the solder to the tri-point made by the two pieces and the tip of the iron. The solder will flow into the connection. It doesn't take much when done properly.
There are a few classsic mistakes that beginners make. First of all, you should have one of those little stands that holds a sponge. Keep it wet. You must keep the tip "tinned". That is, you coat the tip with a thin layer of solder, wipe it on the sponge, coat it again. For best results, you should also tin both surfaces that your going to solder. Flow a small amount of solder on the connection, and a small amount on the wire. Heat the two together, then touch the solder to the tri-point made by the two pieces and the tip of the iron. The solder will flow into the connection. It doesn't take much when done properly.
bluey@sunni
New member
Re: I need soldering tips before I go !@#$% insane!!
Make sure the soldering iron is fully hot and use at least a 25W unit. If you are soldering to the back of a Pot use a 40W+ iron and soldering flux, the local Radio Shack outlet is a great source of parts and advice (except from the spotty kid who only works there part time!)
The draw through method is the most effective and is the industry standard, built enough Medium Voltage Ring Mains in my time to Black out half of Australia if I so wish, easy for me to get out of jury duty as I know where and how to shut down the local county court!
Take your time and be neat, this is the ONLY way to do it.
Make sure the soldering iron is fully hot and use at least a 25W unit. If you are soldering to the back of a Pot use a 40W+ iron and soldering flux, the local Radio Shack outlet is a great source of parts and advice (except from the spotty kid who only works there part time!)
The draw through method is the most effective and is the industry standard, built enough Medium Voltage Ring Mains in my time to Black out half of Australia if I so wish, easy for me to get out of jury duty as I know where and how to shut down the local county court!
Take your time and be neat, this is the ONLY way to do it.
Robert S.
Super Moderator
Re: I need soldering tips before I go !@#$% insane!!
Scuff the pot chassis with fine sand paper.
Clean the pot chassis with a little mineral spirits. They often have just a little oil on them to keep them from corroding.
Use soldering flux. A little goes a long way.
Do those three things and you'll solder like a pro.
Scuff the pot chassis with fine sand paper.
Clean the pot chassis with a little mineral spirits. They often have just a little oil on them to keep them from corroding.
Use soldering flux. A little goes a long way.
Do those three things and you'll solder like a pro.
stevie_bees
Cat In The Hatministrator
Re: I need soldering tips before I go !@#$% insane!!
I was trying to think of a clear and succinct way of explaining exactly what you've just covered! Too quick off the mark for me Artie!! :laugh2:
ArtieToo said:
I was trying to think of a clear and succinct way of explaining exactly what you've just covered! Too quick off the mark for me Artie!! :laugh2:
havocdragon
New member
Re: I need soldering tips before I go !@#$% insane!!
thanks guys, everything is up and running, though my soldering needs some practice, but the wires are locked down and it works!!
thanks guys, everything is up and running, though my soldering needs some practice, but the wires are locked down and it works!!
