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Aharami

Aharami

Lifer
Aug 31, 2001
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im trying to solder 2 wires together. how long do i have to let the solder heat up for? its been going for a while now but still the tip isnt melting when i hold it against the wires???

damn cheap ass radioshack soldering iron
 
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MikeMike

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Feb 6, 2000
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Originally posted by: Aharami
im trying to soder 2 wires together. how long do i have to let the soder heat up for? its been going for a while now but still the tip isnt melting when i hold it against the wires???

damn cheap ass radioshack sodering iron
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theres your problem.

get a better iron, or thinner solder which requires less heat to melt, the iron you have prolly doesnt put out enough wattage.

MIKE
 
Aharami

Aharami

Lifer
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its a 40 watt sodering iron

i mean its not rocket science! 40 watt should do the job
 
HeroOfPellinor

HeroOfPellinor

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You know you need four things to solder....the two wires, a strip of solder, and the solder gun, right? It sounds like you're just sticking the iron up against the two wires and expecting it to melt. Wouldn't be the first time a beginner did what it looked like people did on TV.
 
Aharami

Aharami

Lifer
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Originally posted by: MacBaine
Originally posted by: Aharami
no it comes with the tip
so it says on the label
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Goddamn I want to punch you....
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bah come here and take your best shot
i'll mess you up with my yoga fire, yoga flame, and yoga teleport skills
 
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MacBaine

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Originally posted by: Aharami
Originally posted by: MacBaine
Originally posted by: Aharami
no it comes with the tip
so it says on the label
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Goddamn I want to punch you....
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bah come here and take your best shot
i'll mess you up with my yoga fire, yoga flame, and yoga teleport skills
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At least I know you won't be able to bond me with any other metals.
 
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brxndxn

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I swear, I've answered this exact question twice before on ATOT..

But, the cheap Radioshack soldering iron is not the problem. Only morons would say you can't solder with a $5 iron. I've soldered a LOT with my $5 Radioshack special - and it works FINE.

Here's the advice: USE FLUX!!! I almost guarantee that you were not using it. Melt a tiny bit of solder to the end of the soldering iron (it will stay there until you need it). Then, apply flux to both parts being soldered. Then, touch both parts together and hold iron on it until smokes. Remove iron and you should have a perfect solder. If not, practice a few times.

 
dabuddha

dabuddha

Lifer
Apr 10, 2000
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Originally posted by: brxndxn
I swear, I've answered this exact question twice before on ATOT..

But, the cheap Radioshack soldering iron is not the problem. Only morons would say you can't solder with a $5 iron. I've soldered a LOT with my $5 Radioshack special - and it works FINE.

Here's the advice: USE FLUX!!! I almost guarantee that you were not using it. Melt a tiny bit of solder to the end of the soldering iron (it will stay there until you need it). Then, apply flux to both parts being soldered. Then, touch both parts together and hold iron on it until smokes. Remove iron and you should have a perfect solder. If not, practice a few times.
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You forgot to add that he needs solder.... ;)
 
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Eli

Super Moderator | Elite Member
Oct 9, 1999
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Originally posted by: brxndxn
I swear, I've answered this exact question twice before on ATOT..

But, the cheap Radioshack soldering iron is not the problem. Only morons would say you can't solder with a $5 iron. I've soldered a LOT with my $5 Radioshack special - and it works FINE.

Here's the advice: USE FLUX!!! I almost guarantee that you were not using it. Melt a tiny bit of solder to the end of the soldering iron (it will stay there until you need it). Then, apply flux to both parts being soldered. Then, touch both parts together and hold iron on it until smokes. Remove iron and you should have a perfect solder. If not, practice a few times.
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I think I've seen you say this in other soldering threads, so..


YOU DON'T NEED TO USE FLUX IF YOU ARE USING ROSIN CORE SOLDER.

There, I feel better now.
 
mobobuff

mobobuff

Lifer
Apr 5, 2004
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Originally posted by: MacBaine
Originally posted by: Aharami
Originally posted by: MacBaine
Originally posted by: Aharami
no it comes with the tip
so it says on the label
Click to expand...

Goddamn I want to punch you....
Click to expand...

bah come here and take your best shot
i'll mess you up with my yoga fire, yoga flame, and yoga teleport skills
Click to expand...

At least I know you won't be able to bond me with any other metals.
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:laugh::laugh: Oh wow, I'm crying. Ow, ow my sides. :laugh::laugh:
 
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Hankerton

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Originally posted by: mobobuff
Originally posted by: MacBaine
Originally posted by: Aharami
Originally posted by: MacBaine
Originally posted by: Aharami
no it comes with the tip
so it says on the label
Click to expand...

Goddamn I want to punch you....
Click to expand...

bah come here and take your best shot
i'll mess you up with my yoga fire, yoga flame, and yoga teleport skills
Click to expand...

At least I know you won't be able to bond me with any other metals.
Click to expand...

:laugh::laugh: Oh wow, I'm crying. Ow, ow my sides. :laugh::laugh:
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OMG, me too....hahaha, I was just gonna quote it, but finally someone else found that to be hilarious.:laugh:
 
purbeast0

purbeast0

No Lifer
Sep 13, 2001
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Originally posted by: Aharami
im a dumass. flame me away
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yes, you are a dumbass lol. it would help if you had SOLDER when trying to solder 2 wires together ...
 
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MikeMike

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Feb 6, 2000
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OMG. im retarded for not catching that last time i read it.

OMG OMG OMG HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHA

MIKE
 
Aharami

Aharami

Lifer
Aug 31, 2001
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:(

apparantly it is rocket science for me!

sheesh. thanks all you guys for the flames. i deserved it
 
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Eli

Super Moderator | Elite Member
Oct 9, 1999
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Originally posted by: Aharami
:(

apparantly it is rocket science for me!

sheesh. thanks all you guys for the flames. i deserved it
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Wait, wait.... you were trying to solder... without having solder?

:laugh:

Sorry. That's pretty funny. :p What were you expecting to melt? The wires?! :confused:
 
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BooGiMaN

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this was pretty hilarious once it was evident he wasn't using solder.....

and spell it right dammit..S-O-L-D-E-R
 
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Ikonomi

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Originally posted by: Eli
Originally posted by: Aharami
:(

apparantly it is rocket science for me!

sheesh. thanks all you guys for the flames. i deserved it
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Wait, wait.... you were trying to solder... without having solder?

:laugh:

Sorry. That's pretty funny. :p What were you expecting to melt? The wires?! :confused:
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The tip of the iron. :)

Sorry, Aharami. :p
 
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Bassyhead

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Originally posted by: Eli
Originally posted by: Aharami
:(

apparantly it is rocket science for me!

sheesh. thanks all you guys for the flames. i deserved it
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Wait, wait.... you were trying to solder... without having solder?

:laugh:

Sorry. That's pretty funny. :p What were you expecting to melt? The wires?! :confused:
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lol
 
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