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Soldering Made Simple!!

Started by culturejam, March 28, 2016, 05:49:32 PM

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Leevibe

When I use that technique, I like to feed the solder in with my mouth. That keeps my left hand free for cleaning the iron tip. I roll it between my fingers until it looks clean. If that doesn't work, I just swish it around in some water.

dbp512

Quote from: Leevibe on March 29, 2016, 01:23:38 PM
When I use that technique, I like to feed the solder in with my mouth. That keeps my left hand free for cleaning the iron tip. I roll it between my fingers until it looks clean. If that doesn't work, I just swish it around in some water.

I've always heard you're supposed to lick the tip to clean it properly.
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jimilee

I can't stop laughing.....


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Quote from: dbp512 on March 29, 2016, 01:34:47 PM
Quote from: Leevibe on March 29, 2016, 01:23:38 PM
When I use that technique, I like to feed the solder in with my mouth. That keeps my left hand free for cleaning the iron tip. I roll it between my fingers until it looks clean. If that doesn't work, I just swish it around in some water.

I've always heard you're supposed to lick the tip to clean it properly.

...And we have a winner  :D

George

i dont understant  :-\ ....  i hold my soldering iron like this al the time and apart form one or two occasional burns its ok...

dbp512

Quote from: George on March 29, 2016, 02:54:04 PM
i dont understant  :-\ ....  i hold my soldering iron like this al the time and apart form one or two occasional burns its ok...

That just means you're doing it right. Like playing guitar builds up calluses, proper solder technique requires a few minor second degree burns to build up the toughness of the skin.
"you truly are a transistor tickler, what with the application of germanium ointment to sensitive fuzzy areas. :)" - playpunk

gordo

I believe I made sounds that would have made your average sailor/truck-driver blush.  I've used a solder stand from that day forward so the story has a happy ending.  At least from an electronic equipment marketing point of view.
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AntKnee

Besides the obvious hot grip silliness, exactly what is she supposed to be doing? I was not aware that random stabbing with a soldering iron would improve motherboard performance.
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stringsthings

This is just way too funny !  :D
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George

Quote from: dbp512 on March 29, 2016, 03:24:31 PM
Quote from: George on March 29, 2016, 02:54:04 PM
i dont understant  :-\ ....  i hold my soldering iron like this al the time and apart form one or two occasional burns its ok...

That just means you're doing it right. Like playing guitar builds up calluses, proper solder technique requires a few minor second degree burns to build up the toughness of the skin.

this guy gets me  ;D