Re: Re: Solder Question

From: Terrible Tom (SilverEightynine@earthlink.net)
Date: Sat Nov 23 2002 - 14:30:02 EST


Hi Jim, yeah thats what Ithought. I couldn't quite figure how tin and
lead would NOT be conductive. Thanks :)

Jim Miller WB5OXQ wrote:
> Electronic solder IS conductive or it is no good. 60-40 is the most widely
> used for electronic work. Use enough heat to make solder flow like a liquid
> and be sure not to move the work while it hardens. You can however use too
> much heat ahc burn up the device if not careful. For this kind of work a 40
> watt iron is probably best with a small chisel tip.

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