Hi,
Just in case anyone finds this useful:
I purchased an 18w soldering iron with a 2mm tip, and this time got
leaded multi-core solder instead of lead-free (which is more difficult
to work with). This made my life so much easier, this time the smaller
tip allowed me to get the pins hot before I had a chance to melt the
plastic.
Just to recap, 18w soldering iron, leaded multicore solder, some
solder-wick in case you fluff up, a wet sponge for keeping the iron
clean, helping-hands/clamps, sharp knife for wire-stripping, and
you're good to go ;-)
James.
On 26 May 2011 01:33, Thomas Vecchione <seablaede@email-addr-hidden> wrote:
> On Tue, May 24, 2011 at 6:41 PM, James Morris <jwm.art.net@email-addr-hidden> wrote:
>> Thanks for this idea... Probably a bit more sensible than spending £23
>> on the wrong tool that I'll hardly ever use but I've been a bit fed up
>> lately with tools that aren't built to last 8-|.
>>
>
> Then you won't be happy with the battery powered irons I mentioned
> most likely. They are definitely NOT built to last and typically I
> hold them together with e-Tape before to long, but also keep in mind I
> work in live entertainment and my tools do take a beating so someone
> else taking better care of their tools may have better results.
>
> But as I mentioned they are cheap enough to me I consider them
> disposable personally. I can understand that not everyone feels this
> way:)
>
> Seablade
>
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