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Mikezilla:
Thanks for all the input guys. I had no idea that soldering batteries was a bad idea. Ill try hotglue first, then try those battery clips you guys mentioned. I went to Radioshack, and you guys called it, the guy there didnt know anything, he didnt even know where the LEDs were in the store.  ::)


--- Quote from: pinballjim on April 11, 2012, 05:47:21 pm ---Obviously better to use holders, but c'mon.  Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. 

Lead fumes are harmless, Mike, and you don't need to have children.  I suggest you inhale deeply and frequently.

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Thanks for the suggestion.  ;)

Nephasth:

--- Quote from: HaRuMaN on April 12, 2012, 09:56:47 am ---
--- Quote from: Nephasth on April 11, 2012, 07:39:55 pm ---Here's a ? for the solder king... What's the average longevity of a tip?

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I go through one about every 6 months...  (15 Watt Radio Shack tip).  I'm using it a lot, though.

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Do you resharpen/reshape the tip in that time frame? I'm finding that my tip will gouge/groove out during long soldering sessions (making the tip kind of hook like). Don't know if it's improper technique or normal.

Mysterioii:
I've never had that happen, myself.

HaRuMaN:

--- Quote from: Nephasth on April 12, 2012, 12:18:19 pm ---
--- Quote from: HaRuMaN on April 12, 2012, 09:56:47 am ---
--- Quote from: Nephasth on April 11, 2012, 07:39:55 pm ---Here's a ? for the solder king... What's the average longevity of a tip?

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I go through one about every 6 months...  (15 Watt Radio Shack tip).  I'm using it a lot, though.

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Do you resharpen/reshape the tip in that time frame? I'm finding that my tip will gouge/groove out during long soldering sessions (making the tip kind of hook like). Don't know if it's improper technique or normal.

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Nope, never had that happen.

mountain:

--- Quote from: HaRuMaN on April 12, 2012, 09:59:01 am ---
--- Quote from: yotsuya on April 11, 2012, 06:31:30 pm ---Any tips for tinning the tips or wires? I've done some limited soldering but want to make sure i'm doing it correctly.

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As far as soldering technique... apply a little flux to the spot you want the wire to go, and then apply a little dab of solder to that spot.  Take your stripped wire, apply solder to the end, and then hold the wire to the spot, apply heat, and done.

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When using rosin core solder there is no need for flux. That's what the rosin is for. I have done my share of "wire welding" over the last 25 years being and Avionics Tech, and now working for an electronics manufacturer. The most useful tip I tell people is pay attention to heat transfer. Taking a "dry' tip to a dry subject and then trying to get solder to flow is wrong. You will heat up the wire (or whatever you are soldering) too fast. Pre-tinning the tip is essential. Once the flow begins between two surfaces, you're done. The tip should be pulled away within a couple of seconds.

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