I recently came to the realization that I’ve been kinda punishing myself with cheap no-name solder that is really difficult to work with.

I reluctantly bought this (rather expensive) lead free solder for around $25 and the difference really took me by surprise - it melts and flows so easily!

Kinda got me wondering what everyone else has been using for solder, or what’s worked well for you so far at least?

  • carbonprop@lemmy.caEnglish
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    11 months ago

    I got some cheap solder with my solder station and it was the bane of my existence. Found some leaded solder I think I got from radio shack years ago and it works so well. I hate to say it but I haven’t yet had good success with unleaded solder. Someone please save me from the brain damage.

      • user134450@feddit.deEnglish
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        11 months ago

        fume extraction does not help against smearing microscopic lead particles over your hands and then over your food or face. ;)

        Wash your hands after using leaded solder!