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soldering isn't difficult just try not to overheat the solder, or apply heat directly to the wiring, as it can transfer to the other end of the wire, melt plastic etc... if it is "very fine" wires rather than the thicker copper than it could melt the wiring.
You can get soldering irons for 10$ on ebay .
Soldering is way less complex than oxyacetalyne or arc welding.
just try not to overheat anything, and it would help if you check your temperature enough.. to melt you solder (which should be the right mixture) but not your wiring, or board.
Also solder can be toxic so you may try to do so in a ventalated area.
Same goes with cleaning.. make sure you clean your rod/gun the right way and not to inhale any abrasives or powder |
Well, oxyacetalyne welding and soldering don't have much in common apart from the fact they both use a heat source - Cheap soldering irons are not worth buying unless you're doing very basic work - fine work requires good tips to allow heat dispersion, and you really need a basic temperature control to get the solder to correct melt point fast and precisely to avoid sheath and component damage. The cheap ones also melt their own handles very often meaning you have to chuck them after a couple of uses.
If you're serious and know what you're doing, just Spend a little more $20-30 and get a decent one - it save time and money as well as allowing you to do a better job. Also buy decent solder with core flux (like a 4 or 6 core version with the correct diameter for your work).
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