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By following a few simple steps, just about anyone can learn to properly solder.
Be sure you have the correct soldering tool. The wattage and solder tip size should be sufficient to thoroughly heat the parts being soldered.
Use the proper type of solder. For electronics work, you should use only rosin core solder. Use acid core solder only where flux residue can be washed away.
Clean the work thoroughly to ensure good bond using steel wool, fine sandpaper or file. Clean printed circuit boards gently.
"Tin" the tip of your tool - as the soldering iron or solder gun heats up, apply solder to tip surfaces.
Heat the work surface thoroughly using the entire tip surface. Then apply solder to the heated parts at the point of tip contact. Don't over solder.
Allow the soldered joint to cool completely before moving.
To maintain your solder equipment so you can enjoy your soldering guns and irons for a long time:
Clean the solder tip with steel wool or a fine file.
Always keep your solder tip well "tinned".
During use, be sure the connector screws remain tight by occasionally retightening them with a screwdriver.
Where the solder tip and solder gun connectors overlap, keep the areas clean for best results.
Use common sense when handling the soldering irons or solder guns:
Unplug electric solder equipment after use.
Rest the solder gun on it's end (for integrated gun rests) or soldering equipment stations when not in use.
Remember - hot tools like solder guns can cause severe burns - use caution when handling.
Keep away from combustible materials.
Soldering irons and solder guns are not toys. Keep out of the reach of children.
