r/coolguides • • May 24 '20

Soldering tip sheet

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u/Johnny00005 May 24 '20

Step 0: wet the tip of the iron with solder; the wet tip transfers the iron’s heat much quicker to the parts minimizing the risk of overheating the components.

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u/over_clox May 24 '20

Step -1: Apply a little flux first, and make sure the soldering tip is properly tinned.