Video About How to Solder - Page 2

Dragonsarc · 02-26-2009, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoshquin

you buy it?

is it like a wire? or gel?

dubyatf · 02-27-2009, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragonsarc

is it like a wire? or gel?

I've only ever dealt with flux by itself for plumbing. It's a paste in that case. AFAIK, the 'rosin' in rosin core solder is flux so it's built in to the solder you buy. It's applied by the act of soldering itself. Hope this makes sense. I'm a software guy by trade - and an amateur hardware guy and plumber!

5F6-A · 02-28-2009, 02:34 AM

this is waht use... marvellous stuff that makes shiny and perfer solder joints... highly recommended.

Loko · 02-28-2009, 12:36 PM

Here is another video that I found pretty helpful. If you think it is good enough you may want to have BB toss it in with the first post (or if you can) so people will be more likely to see it.

YouTube - How to Solder

dubyatf · 03-02-2009, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Loko

Here is another video that I found pretty helpful. If you think it is good enough you may want to have BB toss it in with the first post (or if you can) so people will be more likely to see it.

That's a great video too.

5F6-A · 03-03-2009, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Loko

Here is another video that I found pretty helpful.

cheers!!

sidepartings26 · 04-06-2009, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 5F6-A

this is waht use... marvellous stuff that makes shiny and perfer solder joints... highly recommended.

How do you apply this?

I'm guessing you brush it on before soldering. Is there a timing issue or is 10 seconds before ok? Also is it just a thin layer you put on?

I've got 60/40 rosin core solder at the mo. I was thinking of getting the same with flux 2% in the mix.

Or seperate flux maybe in the form of a flux pen - but I'm not sure what to get...

Any opinions between solder with built in flux or seperate flux and if so what kind?

5F6-A · 04-13-2009, 01:40 PM

just apply a thin layer over the pot and solder onto it. It'll boil straight away making perfect conditios for the solder to make a great joint.

sidepartings26 · 04-19-2009, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 5F6-A

just apply a thin layer over the pot and solder onto it. It'll boil straight away making perfect conditios for the solder to make a great joint.

Ok I have a flux pen now. So just put a little flux onto the area to be soldered to and then seconds later solder?.... or is there not really a timing issue i.e. you don't need to be really quick after applying the flux?

My other question when soldering to a lug is do you solder the wire onto the edge of the eyelet or do you stick it through the middle and then solder so that a bond sort of 'fills in' between the wire and the eyelet?

5F6-A · 04-20-2009, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by sidepartings26

Ok I have a flux pen now. So just put a little flux onto the area to be soldered to and then seconds later solder?.... or is there not really a timing issue i.e. you don't need to be really quick after applying the flux?

the flux will boil right after you touch it with the pen. That's the time to apply the solder.

xsouldriverx · 04-20-2009, 07:05 PM

i used some plumbing flux and havnt had issues. its not that orange color but it looks like a more yellow aged petroleum jelly. after tinning the tip i usually brush a little on to get my solder gun nice and clean

xGotchax · 05-02-2009, 12:45 AM

Thank you, this is just what I needed to install my new pickup. This is a first time for me and am questioning everything lol. I think I will post up for some info and feedback from others.

5F6-A · 05-03-2009, 01:21 PM

glad you found it interesting

Mike's_LP · 05-10-2009, 10:21 AM

This might be helpful, too. Seymour Duncan installing pickups; Installing Pickups - Seymour Duncan/Basslines

The_Sentry · 05-20-2009, 05:14 PM

Eh...just use this stuff....it's the right size, and you don't have to worry about overheating a component while waiting for the solder to melt...it's good stuff..

5F6-A · 05-23-2009, 07:51 AM

what is it exactly?

The_Sentry · 05-27-2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 5F6-A

what is it exactly?

Radio Shack .022 gauge silver bearing solder.

Seriously...until I got into this kind of solder, my jobs looked like hammered dogshit. The stuff is very thin, but it doesn't come off in big gobs once you heat it. It really is worth checking out if you're doing your own pots and caps.

5F6-A · 05-29-2009, 03:26 PM

My solder joints seem to end up looking shiny with the regular stuff but I might give it a try if I manage to find some....

cheopsnet · 07-16-2009, 01:08 AM

Great. I messed up some soldering when changing pickups, hopefully it won't happen again..

PINKBITS · 07-16-2009, 01:12 AM

Excellent, just starting to do my own soldering. Never had the balls to do it before for fear of stuffing something up.

5F6-A · 07-16-2009, 04:42 AM

practice on scrap and enjoy!!!

stuagu · 07-31-2009, 01:09 PM

great thread

tin dirigible · 08-08-2009, 09:23 PM

Excellent info!! I only thought I knew how to solder before!

I've been practicing using what I've learned here with excellent results!
I should be ready for my new PUP's when they get here next week.
BTW the Radio Shack desoldering braid works great for seperating the old connections.

5F6-A · 09-16-2009, 01:56 PM

lukemacauley · 10-13-2009, 04:27 PM

Great vid dude!

Mr_Wormwood · 10-22-2009, 01:45 AM

Best thread evah...

Except it makes me think I should go take apart everything I have ever soldered and re do it. I knew that mine never looked as good as factory stuff but now I am thinking the mod I did to my amp is eventually going to fail due to my sloppy workman ship.

Good thing I saw this stuff before my Wolfetones came in the mail for my LP.

5F6-A · 10-22-2009, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Wormwood

Best thread evah...

Good thing I saw this stuff before my Wolfetones came in the mail for my LP.

practice makes perfect

BOBBO · 10-24-2009, 10:57 AM

A very informative video ... I'm a horror with a solder iron ...........

teefus · 11-02-2009, 08:38 AM

very helpful. i use a hakko 936 esd which is a great and reasonably priced iron.

5F6-A · 11-18-2009, 12:51 AM

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5F6-A Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sir Titus Salt's Land Posts: 7,987 Thanks: 396 Thanked 504 Times in 119 Posts	re: Video About How to Solder just apply a thin layer over the pot and solder onto it. It'll boil straight away making perfect conditios for the solder to make a great joint. __________________ “The function of prayer is not to influence God, but rather to change the nature of the one who prays.” Sören Kierkegaard

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xsouldriverx V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NY Posts: 4,215 Thanks: 153 Thanked 16 Times in 13 Posts	re: Video About How to Solder i used some plumbing flux and havnt had issues. its not that orange color but it looks like a more yellow aged petroleum jelly. after tinning the tip i usually brush a little on to get my solder gun nice and clean __________________ Helvick Guitars set-ups, tuneups, repairs & custom work helvguitars@gmail.com

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xGotchax Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sweet Home Alabama Posts: 71 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	re: Video About How to Solder Thank you, this is just what I needed to install my new pickup. This is a first time for me and am questioning everything lol. I think I will post up for some info and feedback from others. __________________ Don't let anyone dictate your actions but yourself.

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05-10-2009, 10:21 AM	#44 (permalink)
Mike's_LP Premium Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 4,598 Thanks: 157 Thanked 84 Times in 29 Posts	re: Video About How to Solder This might be helpful, too. Seymour Duncan installing pickups; Installing Pickups - Seymour Duncan/Basslines

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05-29-2009, 03:26 PM	#48 (permalink)
5F6-A Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sir Titus Salt's Land Posts: 7,987 Thanks: 396 Thanked 504 Times in 119 Posts	re: Video About How to Solder My solder joints seem to end up looking shiny with the regular stuff but I might give it a try if I manage to find some.... __________________ “The function of prayer is not to influence God, but rather to change the nature of the one who prays.” Sören Kierkegaard

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cheopsnet Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 227 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 4 Posts	re: Video About How to Solder Great. I messed up some soldering when changing pickups, hopefully it won't happen again..

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PINKBITS Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: From the Land Down Under Posts: 7,627 Thanks: 250 Thanked 366 Times in 63 Posts	re: Video About How to Solder Excellent, just starting to do my own soldering. Never had the balls to do it before for fear of stuffing something up. __________________

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5F6-A Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sir Titus Salt's Land Posts: 7,987 Thanks: 396 Thanked 504 Times in 119 Posts	re: Video About How to Solder practice on scrap and enjoy!!! __________________ “The function of prayer is not to influence God, but rather to change the nature of the one who prays.” Sören Kierkegaard

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stuagu Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: kent, uk Posts: 137 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	re: Video About How to Solder great thread

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tin dirigible Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: out on the tiles Posts: 561 Thanks: 47 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	re: Video About How to Solder Excellent info!! I only thought I knew how to solder before! I've been practicing using what I've learned here with excellent results! I should be ready for my new PUP's when they get here next week. BTW the Radio Shack desoldering braid works great for seperating the old connections. __________________ Almost Infamous

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Mr_Wormwood Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 600 Thanks: 5 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	re: Video About How to Solder Best thread evah... Except it makes me think I should go take apart everything I have ever soldered and re do it. I knew that mine never looked as good as factory stuff but now I am thinking the mod I did to my amp is eventually going to fail due to my sloppy workman ship. Good thing I saw this stuff before my Wolfetones came in the mail for my LP.

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BOBBO Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: N.J. Posts: 20,030 Thanks: 270 Thanked 594 Times in 100 Posts	re: Video About How to Solder A very informative video ... I'm a horror with a solder iron ...........

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teefus Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: greater louisville, ky area Posts: 131 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	re: Video About How to Solder very helpful. i use a hakko 936 esd which is a great and reasonably priced iron.

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