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Old 04-15-2007 | 08:55 AM
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blacksheep1998
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Default RE: SOLDERING 101
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You do need it pretty hot, Solder can make a difference as well.

The little hand held ones won't do it. And if it is a real pointy tip, it does not work that well either, My tip is a square point tip and touches at four points in the connector.

This style never worked for me.
http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...ductId=2062728

These work really well
http://www.cooperhandtools.com/brand...c=037103475848

This is what I have only mine is a heathkit model my dad made about 25 years ago and still works like a charm
http://www.tools-hills.com/Weller/We...B000AS3C34.htm

Definatley need the heat,
Jeff
Strange I had that first Iron there, it takes a while for it to heat up, but then solders fine.

For my bullet connectors I used the method posted above vice-grips to hold the connector, but I apply the iron to the side of the connector, flow the solder, then put the wire in and fill it up with solder.

Pete
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