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Old 04-08-2006 | 06:21 PM
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Default RE: Solder help

If you have an LHS they will have it too!

Just for fun, I soldered this together using my Weller WESD51 soldering station. I got the materials and coat hanger together, cleaned the wire, wrapped it with copper wire, and placed it in the jaws of the stand. I then turned on my soldering station and it heated to 800*F in less than 10 seconds. I applied liquid flux to the copper wire, and then took my soldering iron and applied a touch of silver soilder from the roll onto the tip. I then touched that to the flux, and it instantly flowed and I also added more silver solder and it all flowed nicely. Total time of application of heat and solder was about 5 seconds. I kid you not. For real.

That is why I say a soldering station is worth every penny.
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