Jan 10, 3. Posts: 2, Low melting point and rapid solidification. Jan 10, 4. Posts: 9, Kester "44". SnidelyWhiplash and Andy B like this. Jan 10, 5. Age: 71 Posts: Soldering is an art. Certain conditions must be met for it to work. If the necessary conditions are met it is easy as pie. If not, it is impossible. In a proper solder joint , the solder combines chemically at the molecular level with the parts being joined, forming an alloy at the point of contact.
In addition, the part must be at or slightly above the melting point of the solder. Touching the solder to the part should cause the solder to flow across the connection like water, wetting the surface, filling all the cracks and crevices, and leaving a smooth surface. In my experience, solder does not go bad with age, as some things do. I concur with mtjo62 on leaded. The large diameter solder used in plumbing work doesn't work well with the smaller soldering irons used for electronic work, and of course rosin core as the rosin serves to clean and prepare the metal surface to properly combine with the solder.
The proper size iron is important as the ideal situation is to be able to quickly bring the work to the proper temp to instantaneously melt the solder, get a good flow and get off so as not to damage anything from the heat. Iago and davenumber2 like this. Other tools you will need include:. A solder sucker, also called a desoldering vacuum pump, is a hand-operated tool that is used to pull melted solder from connection points. This is an extremely handy tool when you are working on existing circuit components with an unnecessary build-up of solder.
By using a solder sucker you can remove excess solder to better assure the ability to make a good connection. Buying soldering equipment is as easy as gong online and finding a reputable vendor. For quality minded people we advise not going to eBay, Amazon or Alibaba where inferior products are in abundance.
Our top picks for soldering equipment and tools are:. When looking for the best soldering iron for your project or shop you should find what fits your needs and budget. While all soldering irons are designated to accomplish the same task, theyre not all built the same…with different specs, heating elements, features, and quality, choosing the perfect soldering iron can get confusing.
When searching for a good solder iron for guitar wiring there are several things you should consider. Among the characteristics of an easy-to-use and appropriate soldering iron are: Brands and Models can be a challenge to compare.
We recommend going with Weller products as they are well established as a quality soldering pencil sold at a reasonable price. Soldering Pen Size is important because you need something easy to hold yer with a tip small enough to work in confined spaces.
You need a solder pen that has a minimum temperature of degrees, and no more than degrees. Overheating solder work is detrimental for several reasons Soldering Station provides a complete set to manage a safe and efficient solder process. A typical solder station includes a stand, solder tool holder, soldering pencil, solder iron tip s , sponge, a power cords.
Replacement Parts Availability is worth exploring because you will need replacement tips. If you frequently use your solder pen you may eventually need to buy a new solder iron for your soldering station. The best way to learn to solder guitar pickups, switches, wiring, pots and caps is practice. Beginners should find old parts and practice soldering, unsoldering, and removing solder.
Finding a manual or instructions online can help you to understand the terms, parts, tools, and basic steps for soldering. You will be able to learn faster by watching a short videos such as the following video made by Stewmac. For more helpful videos you can follow the Stewmac YouTube channel. Simply wanna remark on few general things, The website design and style is perfect, the subject matter is very good :D.
These products are made by locking two pieces of metal together with heat until a bond forms between the metal. This is a great tool to use because of the fast action that it has. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Find Us. Soldering is an essential skill for building and repairing guitar circuit wiring. Learn about guitar soldering including soldering station kits, tools, and how to solder guitar pickups and parts.
What is Soldering Soldering is a process that joins light metal components or wire to form a solid connection for low voltage electrical circuits. Soldering Pens, Tools, and Workspace To undertake building or repairing guitar circuit wiring and components you need to acquire certain tools and supplies. Depending on what and where you are soldering, there are different steps to follow.
Soldering electric guitar potentiometers is a little different than soldering guitar switches and jacks. Electric guitar pots, a. It is just a smooth surface. To make a strong solder joint on the back of a guitar pot, you will need to heat up the pot with the soldering iron.
Take the warm soldering iron and slowly move it around the area where you are going to solder the wires to. You MUST be very careful when you are doing this. If the guitar pot gets too hot, you can burn up the electronics inside the pot enclosure. So just be cautious that you are not heating it too much. You just need the pot to be warm enough to melt the solder. Once the pot is warm, you can place your tinned wire on the pot. This is where it would be handy to have about four hands.
Now hold the wire against the back of the pot. Make sure the wire is held tightly against the pot. With the same hand, hold the solder stick. With your other hand, hold the soldering iron on the pot. Now press the solder against the warm pot. It will liquefy and cover the wire.
Remove the solder then remove the soldering iron. You want to warm the pot and allow the solder to flow on the pot and around the wire—not on the soldering iron.
When you remove the solder and the iron, make sure to hold the wire in place for a few seconds to let the solder harden and dry. You want the joint to set before moving the wire. Once the solder is dry, check your connection or joint by wiggling the wire slightly. It should be stuck on there pretty good. If your connection is loose, heat up the pot until the solder is loose and try again. Electric guitar jacks and switches have small prongs that stick out from the side.
These are called lugs. Lugs are external connectors for the electronics inside the switches and jacks. In other words, this is where the internal parts meet the external wiring. I know what you are thinking. Electric guitar pots have lugs too. I know they do. Pots also fall in this category. I just wanted to explain how to solder wire to the outside of a pot in the previous section. Now if you notice, each lug has a hole in the center of it.
These holes are used for soldering and wiring. I like to slightly crimp the end of a tinned wire to form a hook that can easily grab the lug.
Many people just try to solder the wire directly on top of the lug. This is ok, but there is a great possibility that the solder will break because the wire is not grabbing the lug itself. I like to make a hook with the wire to grab the lug. Before I insert the wire in the hole, I like to heat up the lug with the soldering iron. The same cautions apply that I mentioned in the previous section.
Once the lug is warmed up you can insert the crimped wire in the lughole. After the wire is in the hole of the lug, hold the wire so it is hooked around the lughole. With the same hand hold the solder.
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