1 Basic Soldering Lesson 1 - "Solder & Flux"
The opening lesson of the vintage PACE soldering course, regarded as the definitive grounding in flux, wetting and joint quality despite its age.
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The opening lesson of the vintage PACE soldering course, regarded as the definitive grounding in flux, wetting and joint quality despite its age.
A professional demonstration of drag soldering a fine-pitch surface mount chip, linked to show that small packages can be hand soldered with flux and a steady drag.
A long-standing soldering tutorial handed to beginners whose joints look rough, covering tinning the iron, flux and getting the temperature right.
A beginner's soldering demonstration, pointed to when people's joints show poor technique or no flux.
An explanation of what solder flux does and why it helps, linked whenever solder refuses to wet a pad or wire.
A detailed look at what flux does and how it transforms soldering, repeatedly described as something every solderer should see at least once.
Hidden gemAn in-depth explanation of soldering flux, recommended for understanding why clean metal and the right flux matter for good joints.