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shmokes:
OMG, so frustrating.  I needed to extend the length of the cable running from my 270 wheel to the pedals.  I'm splicing it with CAT 5e.  Getting those little ---smurfs--- to stay in place while I get the solder on them is SOOOOO difficult.  Then when I see that the tip of my heat shrink tubing has sealed closed from the heat of the soldering iron so I need to open the connection back up, cut off the heat shrink, put on some more and start all over, it makes me want to pour gasoline on the whole business and light it on fire.  I swear, I've gotta be going about this wrong.

patrickl:
I always loved soldering. Just remember to tip both wires in solder first and when you put them together you just have to touch it with the soldering iron they are stuck instantly.

If you need help holding the wires, maybe one of these "third hand" things might help?

Minwah:

--- Quote from: patrickl on September 05, 2008, 03:32:25 am ---If you need help holding the wires, maybe one of these "third hand" things might help?

--- End quote ---

I have one without the magnifying glass...pretty handy. Some things can still be fiddly though.

DaOld Man:
Try placing an alligator clip between the solder joint and the heat shrink tubing.

Turnarcades:
Try close-threading the spliced ends first and squezing them tight with pliers first, then suspending the area you need to solder where it won't fall slack. Heat-shrink is nice for a neat finish, but there's no shame in using good old insulation tape!

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