Gray Beard: I have tried to teach some of my students how to solder, everything from Deans connectors to adding servo wire to lengthen instead of using extensions. For the most part soldering is a lost art.
Gene:
One problem that has come up in recent years is the switch from 60-40 solder to that crap that we are forced into using now that does not contain any lead. It requires a specific temperature to work, and the flow is terrible as compared to what it used to be.
I have a roll of real fine 60-40 solder that is rosin-core and is like gold. I keep it in my safe..
just kidding.. but if my house was ever robbed, I'd immediately check to see if they took my 60-40 rosin-core solder!!! [:@]
But, you are correct. It is a lost art. And, as I said, using this new junk turns a skill into a chore.
CGr.