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Dave takes you through everything you need to know to do good quality soldering.
Part 1 is all about the tools you might need.
A lot of this was already covered in my general lab tools video.
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[@ojkolsrud1]

I think you can power a small city on this guy's energy

[@rolandogonzalez3151]

i love this, lmfao

[@patrizia5924]

He is so weird, it's scary! and his videos despite being useful are way tooooo long (not referring to THIS vid in particular)

[@alexabyronfujino8320]

LMAO

[@daveredfern8258]

You crack me up

[@yodead369]

@@patrizia5924 Don't watch them. 🙅🤷🏻‍♀️

[@GlaciatorGaming]

"Don't buy a AC Mains soldering Unit" Well, fuck.

[@stevenparker1193]

same

[@Sizifus]

Did you buy that crap from the same company that sells water heater that is basically two open metal plates inside a plastic tube?

[@noahwilding4367]

Did the same thing

[@RobynTapps]

lol i didnt buy my cheap irons.. one was given to me by my grandfather.. the tip was garb so i jacked my stepdads shitty iron... super frustrating... ordered a hakko yesterday lol

[@therealb888]

Man in 3rd world countries 95% of us have AC mains soldering irons that have lasted for like 10yrs. Because there is so much demand for these cheapies, they are of better quality than the ones u guys have. Brands like hakko & Weller are almost impossible to get here & are way too costly. There are so many fakes of these that it's safer to avoid the big name brands. The same goes for flux & solder. The funny part is we are used to using these cheap irons & can do pretty good quality soldering. Ofcourse not as good as top notch soldering but the point is they are not completely impossible to use. Hell here they even recomend you not to waste ur money to temp controlled soldering irons.

[@LimitedWard]

Well it took me two years of college, but I finally understand the joke on that T-shirt.

[@danijel124]

LimitedWard you made my day xd ;)

[@MrDoneboy]

You should order a shirt, and wear it proudly!

[@realdragon]

Now that's dedication

[@derekchristenson5711]

I did a Computer Science degree recently, which starts out with some electrical engineering content, and I had a nice chuckle at that shirt, myself. :-)

[@MyNameIsNick19]

a few weeks ago i told my grandfather who works with televisions and radios i need a new soldering iron he told me he still had a few from when he owned his shop so he gave a me a weller ec1002 and i absolutely love it. although they discontinued the model i have it looks brand new as a matter of fact i dont think it was ever used but basically what i am trying to say is ask around before you go buy brand new equipment someone may have something they want to get rid of

[@robrobinette]

Dave, fantastic video series on soldering. I consider myself pretty good with the iron but I learned a lot of useful tips. Thank you for producing these excellent videos.

[@holderbee7811]

BIGGEST TRAP FOR NEW PLAYERS.. a hot bare iron tip will oxidize and you'll lose thermal conductivity and ruin the tip! A new solder iron tip should be tinned immediately (as soon as the solder will melt onto it). From there on out the tip should never be without some solder tinned on it, you'll need to wipe and retin every so often while working (some do it between every joint)

[@ryanmcdougall7470]

Yeah if you buy a $5 iron.

[@andrewthecelt3794]

+MrQuidestveritas wet sponge thermally shocks the tip so they don't last as long. That's why the hakko stations have the brillo as well as the sponge.

[@chrisl1873]

I really appreciate the energy you bring to your work, it's obvious to see you're passionate about what you do and as a viewer, I appreciate that.

[@curtheisler1200]

Dave, a fully trained PBC design engineer "You'd like to learn how to walk? Okay! Lets do it!" Respect

[@hoggif]

This is still 99% up to date. There are some good cheaper brands of irons but it can be a hit and miss. I have a quality brand iron with 25 years of age and I only updated it to get some tiny details better. The detail was irons getting more power (no need for large mass thermally) and smaller pen like irons I like with smaller components. Glasses and eye protection is rarely mentioned. I have had lead spash and glasses have been a great thing then. When you pull a component and it suddenly releaseses, it can throw molten solder.

[@bulwinkle]

I learned to solder with a big fat iron that was heated in a gas burner. Two irons, one in use and one heating, and keep swapping them over. I guess that tells you roughly how old I am.

[@jmelb4650]

your 10 years old (*˘︶˘*)

[@bulwinkle]

Not even close.!

[@jmelb4650]

Robert Langford lol

[@bulwinkle]

All that I'll admit to is being a tad over 21.

[@jmelb4650]

+Robert Langford haha

[@squelchedotter]

I've been soldering for about a year, still learned sooo much in this single video

[@ronjohnson6105]

Dave, thanks for the tutorials. I am a hobbyist and your information is my go to when I need info I can trust. Thanks again.

[@JamesJefferyUK]

Can you do one on desoldering please. I've ruined 2 boards trying to desolder components from them because the solder on the actual board doesn't heat up enough to melt, but hot enough to melt the coating on the board. I'm finding it incredibly difficult to desolder lol.

[@EEVblog]

James Jeffery desoldering (and soldering) is all about thermal capacity. The type of tip, the contact area, the heater type all play a role.

[@riskinhos]

EEVblog the thing is we are not pros like you. I've watched tons of your videos and had the same issue. with multi layered pcb's like motherboards things are way much harder to desolder. you can't just use a common desoldering tool like some of the ones you show. don't get me wrong you do a great job at it and it makes it look easy. but those things aren't going to work with more complex pcb's. I thought I could grab a desoldering gun and start removing components like you show on the video. doesn't work. I need something much better in order to do it. but it's perfecly fine for most stuff. kudos to you sir.

[@riskinhos]

same issue. were those multilayered pcb's? probably yes. you need much better equipment.

[@andrewkowalczyk1156]

Desoldering can get quite difficult, especially for small components, or for very large components with huge thermal pads. I don't actually use wick at all, I swear by my desoldering bulb (got it a few years ago at Radio Shack) you can do wonders with a soldering iron and a bulb. That being said, practice definitely makes perfect: find some junk boards and get the components off. I actually find it quite relaxing to just take a board and de-populate it. I've been doing it for a year and a half now, and it helps a lot when I'm trying to repair something important, not to mention it'll grow your component collection if you can get the parts off in one piece. That being said, a tutorial covering multiple techniques for desoldering would be a good video

[@JamesJefferyUK]

Will defiantly be doing that Andrew.

[@StereoSpace]

Sn (Latin) Stannum - Tin Pb (Latin) Plumbum - Lead Ag (Latin) Argentum - Silver

[@ianyuan5947]

StereoSpace got it！

[@miles11we]

Thus plumbing getting its name, considering the first forms of plumbing were using lead pipes and stuff

[@andrewthecelt3794]

+Miles Eaton the first forms of pipes were clay but basically yes, I'm just being a smart ass.

[@StereoSpace]

+Andrew the Celt The first pipes may have been wood. I believe the Italians excavated log pipes a few years back. They were cut in half, hollowed and put back together and sealed with pitch or tar. They were still carrying water. Isn't that amazing?

[@andrewthecelt3794]

StereoSpace the Indus valley civilization had a water and sewer system with brick and gypsum mortar and the Minoans used clay at Knossos and that predates the Romans and even the Etruscans by a long time but yeah, it's amazing the mod-cons of the ancients.

[@tehedx]

Thanks, this is great! I have been soldering since my childhood, from cables to game consoles, and have been doing it with the wrong tools all along. Back then, there weren't videos like these. Even though I have managed just fine, I'm sure it will be much less of a hassle once the right tools are here.

[@MikeJones-py4ev]

Just 2 vids from you will save me hundreds going forward...thanks!

[@mvl71]

Seeing this vid I realize that it's a small miracle my PlayStation2 is still working at all (I built in a modchip myself). * wrong kind of soldering iron (plugged directly into the wall socket) * wrong kind of soldering tip (pointed) * wrong kind of solder (1mm thick or perhaps even worse) * wrong technique (put solder to iron, then try to solder a wire to an IC) * no goggles, no gloves, no fan I did use a microscope, but that forced me to put my face right above the project, and since the whole process took so long (see the above list for the reasons why) I must have inhaled half a reel of solder...

[@SchwachsinnProduzent]

I usually use even worse things: A cheap chinese soldering station (ZD-937), pointed tips, 2mm solder (was a birthday present and it somehow works really good), no magnifying glasses etc and I still haven't build the fan

[@InfiniteCraftsman]

Wow! I gave up on soldering because all I ever used what cheap plastic packed irons. Bought a hakko and I solder like a pro. It's incredibly easy like you say. Usually the tool is only half the battle but for soldering, it's closer to 90%. I've already fixed, modified, built so many things in the last month since I first watched this video. Thank you thank you thank you!!!

[@internetcowboy9365]

Discovered this channel today. That's my evening sorted. Brilliant stuff!

[@michaelnjensen]

Love your videos, they really help beginners like myself. Started out with a no name fixed temp. soldering iron some years ago for through hole soldering, and recently wanted to start with SMD stuff, so after watching your lab equipment video i got myself an hakko-888 with some different sized chisel tips, its just so much better than before, and now i regret not getting a proper iron earlier on. Best money ever spent, next on the purchase list is that Agilent scope you reviewed earlier.

[@nycpny8396]

best comment @ 21:22 "it's ok if it lands in you"re lap & burns your leg,everyone does that, you'll learn your lesson the hard way" ! no worries mate, LOL !

[@Tardisius]

I'm new to electronic soldering and all of your info is top drawer=)

[@andrewdavis5386]

Thanks to these videos I have soldered 3 circuit boards successfully on my first attempts! Thanks a million!

[@prestidig]

I'm an absolute beginner and I appreciate the time you have put into your videos. I've learned alot and am excited about my new hobby. I've already made a couple of purchases based on your recommendations, including the soldering station and the UEi DM393 Multimeter. Thank you!

[@donaldfilbert4832]

Love your desk magnifier with the built in light !! What is that model? Where did you buy it?

[@landotoothman57]

For anyone else looking, I came across Glam Hobby 2.5X Reading Lamp Clamp Folding LED Lighted Magnifier: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077V2RDSC

[@sciguy14]

superbly well-done tutorial and info...as expected

[@jassimjaved3309]

I wish I saw this video earlier. Cheap soldering irons caused me so much frustration. I thought I was bad at soldering but I could get better if I have the right tools. Thank you so much Dave for making this video!

[@gnet2008]

Dave Thanks so much for these video's I have been doing rudimentary soldering for repairs around the house and such but after watching your video's I realize that i have been doing so much wrong, but thanks to your tutorials I have learned so much. Thanks again and keep up the good work.

[@ElProfeGarcia]

Me gustan sus videos, felicitaciones. Saludos desde Colombia.

[@cpgamer7836]

ĺĺ)))₩

[@EEVblog]

@Ghlargh The FX-888 has better thermal capacity than the 936 and the 926 before that. And the 926/936 is probably the biggest selling and most popular soldering station of all time. Perhaps only the Weller WTCP might surpass it in terms of popularity. Sure, it's not the best iron available, but it high quality, under $100, and more than suitable for most applications.

[@00Skyfox]

You've answered such a big question for me! For years I thought the smoke that comes up from solder had a resemblance to the smell of pine. Now I find out from your description that that's exactly what it is. Mystery solved! The brush-on flux I use is plumber's soldering flux for sweat joints, and it works great for electronics. What's in the core of my solder often isn't good enough to make it stick to the metal and this stuff is essential. I wish I had that stuff 20 years ago!

[@randomdog12]

Your enthusiasm and energy always makes me smile :)

[@EEVblog]

After my 34 years of soldering, I find the results to be not as good when I use the big stuff. Each to their own.

[@hellterminator]

But Dave, those fumes smell so good!

[@surajbhawal2474]

exactly my thought..

[@mangotruth1414]

rip

[@squishmusic]

Awesome vlog for newbies. No BS. Straight to the point tips. With added enthusiastic delivery! =)

[@johncunningham5435]

Great demonstration; I use the Hakko 939 model with the 60/40 solder base that gives a nice clean shiny look to my work along with the wire mesh that keeps tip temperature constant and provides longer life to the tip.

[@TheBassbauer]

Dave, in EU solder with lead is not allowed since some years, could you explain for your EU viewers how we can solder using this lead free solder ?

[@TheBanjoShowOfficial]

Move to the USA

[@MmeHyraelle]

I would hope you guys found a leadless solder alloy :o

[@erad67]

Anyone have advice for soldering electronics with one hand? I came up with a few possibilities, but haven't been able to test any of them yet. * Was thinking of getting a 30W (lowest offered) Hakko MG, which is a gun type soldering iron that pushes out solder when you pull the trigger. However, many people say that 30W is a lot for an inexperienced person and others say gun types aren't good for the precise work needed for electronics. * Can I first paint the areas to be soldered with flux, coat the iron tip with solder, and then apply it? * can I cut the solder wire into small pieces, place them next to the areas to be soldered and then use the iron? Will any of these work? Does anyone have a better idea that doesn't involve $500+ equipment?

[@ricknurse7]

erad67 All the best to you - I could never do it with one hand.

[@Dwaalspoor98]

Thank you so much for your soldering tutorials!!! I was afraid to start soldering , and now soldering like a 'pro' :p, awesome!

[@michaelgarland2291]

Thank you so much for creating this tutorial. I have always been deeply interested in soldering and now I know so much more about it.

[@calsanchez8958]

I Agree With Buying Quality Products But I Always Thought What Makes Somebody A Pro Was Being Able To Use Anything To Do A Great Job.

[@jfiguer96]

Amen to that brother haha

[@surajbhawal2474]

Yeah! but u can't win a formula 1 race with a tractor.

[@calsanchez8958]

suraj bhawal Yeah And You Cant Race Motocross With A Ducati ? What Is Your Point ?

[@surajbhawal2474]

Cal Sanchez my point is that theres somthing u cant do with a $5 soldering iron.. u'll eventually need a good quality iron.. i'm saying this from experience.

[@Htimez2]

Cal Sanchez Why The Hell Are You Capitalizing Every Word!

[@RideRedRacer]

"I only give negative feedback" hahahaha

[@skyl991]

One of the better "tutorial" video's I've seen on KZbin. Very informative.

[@TurboGreen]

11 year ago i discovered this video of yours.. and since then i have religiously watched all of them.. and honestly i can say that i owe my soldering skills to this particular video of yours.. THANK YOU!

[@IntegralMan]

I just love your voice

[@johnnyLikeVideo]

You should sell a kit.

[@llaymard]

Excellent. Thanks for a thorough overview. Last time I did hobby electronic soldering was in 1959.Now that I am a retiree want to get back into hobby electronics. Boy have things changed! Your blog was so helpful. Again thanks from the USA.

[@BirdOfParadise777]

I can only hope that you also have a vid like this for how to solder. This is the detailed info I have been trying to find on KZbin for two years! Thank you:)

[@scottwilkins]

A lot of overkill on this guy's advice. And, he talks too much. If you're just playing or have simple solder tasks, the cheap irons do just fine. I've used them for 30 years with great results. But, glad better equipment is available. I'd get the equipment he recommends ONLY if you're wanting to get very serious about this hobby.

[@AlexZander688]

Cheap stuff is just okay. I used a cheap iron for a couple of years, it got the job done. But I invested in the HAKKO FX-888 iron and it is worth every dollar.

[@MRSASQUATCH559]

His voice is more annoying than linus's from linustechtips

[@dpalaoro]

MRSASQUATCH559 depwnds on the time of day you watch him. What time were you watching? And what are your sleeping and waking hours? I can then five you the appropriate time where he will not annoy you.

[@michaelknee6362]

You can always go elsewhere for a free education...

[@ewetho]

Well Dave you crazy Auzzie I have been watching your stuff for a while now and loved these videos on soldering. Well guess what, I managed to remove and replace the convergence ICs in my Hitachi 63" DLP projector TV and it worked. Bought a Hakko FX888D and even set it up in Centigrade (even though I am in the USA) because the tutorials I received training from (that would be yours) are in degrees Centigrade. I want to thank you for the excellent work. I Love my Hakko and the EEVBLOG!!!

[@mkarcz12]

I do most of my hobby projects that require soldering with point-to-point technique using fine transformer wire coated with self-melting insulation. I used to do it with cheap low power soldering irons bought from Radio Shack and I must say it was not much of a fun. I also used thick lead free rosin solder and messy rosin soldering flux/paste. I watched this video and treated myself to the Hakko digital temp. controlled soldering station fx-888d and chisel tips. This is now much more pleasant work. I also took some more advice from this video and bough fine solder, flux pen and solder wick. Now the next PCB work requiring 200+ point to point connections is not as terrifying as before. Thank you for this video.

[@santospoland]

Thank you VERY much, this was an invaluable lesson, loved part 2, which I actually watched first. Now on to video 3. Again, a huge thank you!

[@dred05m61]

This video is posted 8 years ago, and still useful to beginners with soldering (including myself). The only difference is that the Hakko FX888 has gone from variable analog temperature setting to digital. Also thanks for explaining thoroughly about the soldering tips, I always thought the finer the tip the better it is. But according to this tutorial a shizzle one is recommended. The only part that is puzzling me is why every expert is recommending lead-free soldering, while here in this video a combination of lead (PB) and tin (SN) is advised.

[@stanimir4197]

lead free is not recommended for practical purposes, for example it requires higher temperature. Lead is poisonous, which the video explains.

[@dred05m61]

Stanimir That is no argument for not using lead, it is rather an excuse for the use of non-lead. In this video lead (PB) and tin (SN) is advised. I would like a second-opinion from an expert why this is a good idea.

[@monikah12345]

I already learned more than 4 years of engineering school. Thank you!

[@stclairstclair]

The internet can be rather shitty at times, Thats why i always enjoy watching Dave Jones, He cracks me up, I would really like to meet him in person so i could thank him for so much great information, Beauty!

[@EEVblog]

@TheMFrelly I mentioned that in my tools blog. But really used for soldering. You generally don't want to thermally shock the device at both ends of the spectrum!

[@rynnetaylor1277]

Dave helped me out big time. You should watch all 3 videos and then go tackle that videogame modding job.

[@llaymard]

Congratulations on a fine set up blogs. I am a new electronic hobbyist. I watch all of your blogs and enjoy them tremendously.

[@bitelogger]

Dude i want to give you my deep TKS if you don't know i'm following you since you're very beginning, always given good advice, tks to you i made one of my best purchase one DMM fluke 174 based in an extensive guide you made years ago. Hope you keep doing well and even better.

[@ohmaficionado3254]

@EEVblog, excellent video Dave, wanted to comment for new users. Another great & extremely cheap lead cutters is a simple toe nail clippers. It costs near nothing and cuts through hole components perfectly with minimal effort.

[@SwedishSurvivor]

Learned so much from your videos in this subject, thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos! Greetings from Sweden:)

[@WHMAGuy]

Kester is the solder brand I’ve used for years. Even the lead free flows very nicely.

[@iskoss85]

Huge thanks for the great video on soldering, Dave!! Very very practical.

[@krisrosk5205]

Thank you for the much needed advice. Why can't all tutorial videos be like yours. Very good man, I'm a beginner by the way but I have learnt a lot today. :-) Keep it up man

[@paulgriffin8566]

David many thanks for a fantastic tutorial. I wish I had spent 30 minutes listening to you before I went out and bought a cheap iron, 1mm lead free solder and ended up destroying a perfectly good Pi Zero.

[@TrungTran-hw7ws]

Love your video so much. Now i can know what kind of tip is the most general. Keep up the good work

[@paceworldwide]

Great video David, incredibly detailed. And thanks for the shout out!

[@no7shark]

This guy is like my online shopping list; I would not remember shit about what I need without watching these videos.

[@bydre]

Extremely informative series! Thank you! I have a quick question: Would you recommend the Weller WLC100 station?

[@MrSpinteractive]

Excellent video Dave! Can't wait until parts 2 & 3. I bought a Hakko on your recommendation (with a chisel tip of course). Thanks again.

[@fagosti]

Hello Dave, great videos. I love your attitude and your accent (English is not my mother tongue, still it's very easy and pleasant to follow your explanations). Not only your videos are extremely informative, but I find them fun to watch. You seem very passionate with electronics and that's quite contagious :) Thanks!

[@RNJuiceable]

I dunno Dave... I had not soldered in over 10 years and managed to make a pretty big mess when I picked it back up. Thanks so much for this video blog. I forgot what I was forgetting!

[@randomdog12]

I don't care what others say, I don't find your voice annoying; I think your enthusiasm is great and engaging.

[@ZethieTail]

yesterday i bought my first soldering station... a HAKKO, and solder wich and stuff, still kinda hard to use tho

[@missemoji822]

Instant thumbs up normally when I comment on videos I go out on my way to talk or point out a video that's dodgy this is a video that's actually been extremely helpful and is a gem among a sea of garbage it's a shame excellent content you have such great content you solve my soldering problem I can't think you enough 🤗

[@XxWhoopaxX]

Thank you, this is by far one of the most informative videos I have watched! I am subscribing to your channel and can not wait to see the rest of your videos ^^

[@RoughriderUT]

I would add a set of dental picks to any soldering kit. We used these in our soldering shop, great for maneuvering components around or holding down leads on flat packs.

[@VoidHalo]

It amazes me how hard some people think soldering is. Especially when it comes to surface mount stuff. I remember seeing one electronics project where you build the circuit on a piece of cardboard out of brads and paper clips and the article made a big deal about how you don't have to solder at all for it. I remember wondering why having to solder was such a big deal. I only started soldering a day or two ago and it only took me a few tries to get my technique down after watching stuff like this.

[@WacKEDmaN]

great tips Dave...very useful for the beginner... even 10 years later!

[@PeterLakeTV]

I love watching your videos, you are just super entertaining and a good teacher, and it seems that you are always in a good mood, I love it :)

[@archiethedog4515]

I just bought a Weller WES51 and can't wait to solder. I am making a custom keyboard (Mini Van). I heard Kester is a really good solder so I bought that.

[@nitramretep]

I have the same Hako (Hakko?) Soldering Station, it's a great machine and very reliable. Really great video.

[@EEVblog]

@jfernandmy What would you like to see in terms of safety? I've mentioned gloves, goggles, and fume extraction, is there anything else really? I could mention not to grab the hot end! :-> I don't really want to mention the same things again to keep the videos as short as possible. Although there are always those who will only watch one part and not the others, so won't get the full story?

[@mfdo0mm]

This was extremely informative. Thank you very much for uploading this. I subscribed. I am getting into soldering thru a cold joint on my gauge cluster in my Mustang. Hopefully a touch with the iron and a touch of solder will do.

[@ivanv754]

@EEVblog I ordered one. Tequipment lists a T18-D16 tip as the included tip. Thanks to that I got free shipping, from a monetary point of view ($7 less to spend on tips).

[@potatogun96]

My horrible Radio Shack 40 watt iron just broke today. I'm planning on spending the money and getting the Hakko FX-888. This video has helped me greatly.

[@jamesstewart6042]

Hi, Dave! I just ordered a Weller WLC100 soldering station where you could control the wattage, not the temperature. I was just wondering if this was OK! Thanks!

[@DarthOblivius]

it's fine, you may have to experiment to find what provides the adequate temperature for what you want.

[@mechpower1539]

Hi Dave , A very good video regarding soldering & whether to choose a soldering station over soldering irons.I agree with dave that soldering station is very useful for soldering IC's,SOIC components.Here in India Weller & Hakko are very costly in range of $200-250 for basic anlalog models.I am using Goot PX501

[@GaryDmedia]

Thanks Dave, you made it very clear which tools I need.

[@josetavarez671]

hey i need to know the model of the tip you use 20:29 i need one like that tip

[@justtheotherdave]

Flux pens are easy to use on boards but hard to use on point to point wiring, e.g. soldering wires to the back of a metal-can-type potentiometer. I just did this in the back of a guitar using a flux syringe (intended for SMD but good at dispensing a tiny dot of flux right on the terminals of the pot). A tub of rosin that parts can be dipped into is also handy but possibly messy if you have a lot of dangling wires that might accidentally get fluxed - I use this sometimes with a cotton swab to transfer a controlled dab of flux to the victim.

[@dandavidsonuk]

Great blog Dave as usual. I bought a Hakko FX-888D based off your video (with a digital readout) and am very pleased with it, awesome piece of kit! I have been looking into certification recently, with the idea being if I wanted to take my hobby stuff a bit more serious and actually start selling it. It looks like for CE/RoHS it needs to be lead-free solder, the guidance is a bit confusing but just a heads-up for anyone else (please let me know if I'm wrong). I probably will need to buy new tips, sponge, wire etc, not the end of the world but something to think about. Anyway, appreciate your video is just for starting out so not a criticism so much as advice for others.

[@RedlightRecordsStudio]

I don't think I've seen anyone so enthusiastic about soldering.

[@ManuSulTubo]

i'm interested in buying a dremel versatip for soldering, pyrographing and also the hot jet of air that come out of the little nozzle , any advice? thanks!

[@AsiAzzy]

Nice tutorial for fine electronic work. For normal sized electrical jobs (220/380V, some audio cables, car electrical wiring, motors, etc) a 100W soldering pistol and 2mm solder may be best approach. (and for some quick audio jacks/DIN5/ and other average sized connectors, a cheap "plug in the mains" soldering iron may help not fry the plastic out of connectors) For sheetmetal works (on roofs, drains, cases out of soldered sheetmetal..) a soldering hammer (a chunk of copper on a stick) heated with a torch and soldering bars may be suitable. For bigger stuff, brazing is better fit, after that we can go welding.

[@lipovi]

Mate, you just my day. Had to use half destroyed college soldering tools. After this video, I bought my own. Now I can make my bachelors degree work at home.

[@brochan11]

Wow, this is a great video. It's essential for someone like me that knows nothing about soldering.

[@AdamIronside]

Awesome, awesome video man. Love your no bullshit, honest approach. Great advice for a relative beginner like myself.

[@BoomboxCassette2Go]

been soldering for years and I just learned some finer points from here - WOW