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RocknRoller · 06-23-2009, 07:03 AM

just a quick question. what kind of solder are you supposed to use when soldering up pups, electronics, etc.

are there different grades of metal or guage or anythin?

Nugget · 06-23-2009, 04:52 PM

It needs to be lead multi core which has it's own flux. Or you can use lead free but that requires a much hotter iron.

lexluthier72 · 06-23-2009, 09:25 PM

It might also be labeled as 60/40 rosin core....do NOT get Acid core solder!
-Erin

Edit- Acid core solder is used in pluming...and is not meant for electronic wiring

PINKBITS · 06-23-2009, 09:26 PM

Paragon · 06-24-2009, 12:42 AM

The best stuff is a eutectic blend 63/37. There is no pasty phase between the solid and liquid state. Less chance of a bad joint with that stuff.

RocknRoller · 06-24-2009, 03:08 AM

nice, thanx guys, ill look into it.
ive got afew week end projects coming up!!!

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lexluthier72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 198 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: solder... It might also be labeled as 60/40 rosin core....do NOT get Acid core solder! -Erin Edit- Acid core solder is used in pluming...and is not meant for electronic wiring

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Paragon Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 805 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: solder... The best stuff is a eutectic blend 63/37. There is no pasty phase between the solid and liquid state. Less chance of a bad joint with that stuff.

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RocknRoller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 101 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: solder... nice, thanx guys, ill look into it. ive got afew week end projects coming up!!!

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