PTH /Through Hole Soldering , Made Easy - Beginners Tutorial

An informative, clear tutorial for start up solderers to learn some basic through hole soldering knowledge including useful hints and tips along the way.
Various components including resistors , connectors and test points and photographs showing do's and dont's are all shown at various points throughout the video. There is also some useful information regarding potential footprint issues that may be encountered from time to time.
This video would be of great benefit to beginners in the art of soldering as there is some very useful information given out throughout this tutorial.
if you found this video enjoyable and of use to you please take the time to browse some of my other youtube video's with more coming in the near future.
Thankyou for your time and may i ask you kindly to like and subscribe.
#pthsoldering #howtosolder #solderingpth

[@jernejq1651]

I have written many times on various forums and FB pages when there was a question how to solder that there are many quite good tutorial videos here on YT (and a lot of bad ones). But I never recommended a single one as every had some sort of fault. Until I got to this one. Where everything is as it should be. Clear, simple and just the right length.

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your support , much appreciated. Hopefully my videos have improved as I've gone along , I know my early ones were ok , but not that great . I like making them , so hopefully people will keep finding them useful , thanks again 👍

[@thatshowvidu]

First time I'm seeing those cutters! makes life so much easier.

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi . Thank you for your comment . They really are great and come in different height options . In the comments somewhere for this video I say the brand name for them and places to maybe get some . Thanks again 👍

[@michaelbraaten]

@@mrsolderfix3996I came here to ask exactly where to find those because google isn’t helping lol

[@TheMdahora]

My man you are a legend! I have been struggling with soldering for a while now. It was annoying me at the point of thinking about giving up on electronics for real. However, watching your videos made me so much better at it! Now I am addicted to soldering hahaha. Thank you so much! I saw that you have the Brazil flag on your channel cover. Cheers from Brazil! Obrigado amigo!

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for supporting my channel , very much appreciated . I'm glad the videos have helped you with your soldering projects, that's great to hear . If I can help a few people then I'm happy . When I started my channel I got a lot of views from Brazil so I just decided to use their flag . I love the colours so will never change it . Thank you again and good luck with all of your soldering projects in the future , take care 👍

[@amywhite3588]

. Great guide as im just starting out . Love your vids . So informative and enjoyable. Tops.

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Much appreciated. Any questions you have feel free to ask , good luck.

[@brettwatty101]

Been THT soldering most of my life and some great tips here. Great videos. Subbed. Cheers

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi . Thank you for your comment , much appreciated . I just like to show any knowledge I've picked up to others as I've learnt from others myself over the years If we all stick together we can all learn so much more . As this was only the second video I ever posted the qualitys not great and I've learnt as I've gone along to hopefully make better videos . I will probably do another THT one in the future with much clearer pictures , sound etc . Thanks again and good luck with whatever you do 👍

[@normski123456789]

Great video, been going through all your videos recently, thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi . I'm glad your enjoying the videos . It makes it all worthwhile posting them . Thank you 👍

[@roseelectronics4582]

Going through your videos one by one to watch them all.

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi . Thank you . You will probably notice the quality off the videos has got a little better as I've gone along due to getting better recording equipment etc . I know my early postings had loader music than my voice ( some people have pointed this out to me ) but hopefully I've sorted this out now and people can see what's going on in the videos more clearly . Thank you for your support much appreciated 👍

[@colin5064]

thank you for sharing your knowledge much appreciated

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you, I'm happy to share what I know , I hope some of it is useful for a few people 👍

[@willievivanco1]

Beautiful work,well done mr

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your comment , much appreciated. Glad you enjoyed the video 👍

[@electrotsmishar]

your videos are extremely helpful

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi . Thank you , I'm glad you find the videos useful. I will be posting more soon , I've just been a bit busy lately. Thanks again and good luck with all your soldering projects 👍

[@blurclov7059]

That's how to do it beautifully

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi . Thank you . I'm glad you enjoyed the video . I've got different ways of filming now so get clearer pictures and this was only my second video so I know it wasn't the best quality . Still glad you enjoyed it . Thanks again 👍

[@Johadart]

Great video, awesome presentation. What are the height cutter pliers called, “brand name” please? Keep up the awesome content. 🤙🏼🇦🇺

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your comment , much appreciated . I'm sure somewhere in the comments for this video other people have asked me this question and I know for some of them I have given them the exact make , places to buy etc . Hopefully you don't mind looking for this information in there . They are quite expensive but If ypu do a lot of through hole soldering they are amazing , and they also come in a choice of different set blade heights . Thanks again , good luck 👍

[@ozzfestone]

Hi, I've been following you recently and I appreciate your videos. I wanted to know which model of wire cutters do you use or which do you recommend? I hope for a new video soon and maybe advice on tools and products to use. Thank you

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for your comment, much appreciated. The make of cutters I use are Lindstrom . I have a few other makes but all my delicate work etc I would use this make . Bit more expensive than others but if treated correctly will last years. I've slotted a few bits in about tools etc in some of my videos but I guess one day I could do a complete video about them . I will be posting another video hopefully within the next few days . Thank you for your support , take care 👍

[@ozzfestone]

@@mrsolderfix3996 Hi, I suggest when you have time to make these tutorials: I don't understand how Loctite 382 and SF 7455 glues should be used for locking new conductors, then when and where to use tin with different diameters. Why is it that despite using good quality 60/40 tin and an EWIG 25 W soldering iron, the welding is not bright but opaque? I thank you for everything.

[@francisraj1319]

Thank you i tried soldering my first pcb and it came out all jacked up, I will definitely try this method. Question, do you apply flux to the tip directly ever? I was applying it to my tip instead of the pcb directly cause thats how one guy showed me.

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi . Thanks for watching the video. Never apply flux directly to the iron tip . It will burn away before you even get to do the soldering . Just apply it like I show in the video and you will be ok . Hope that helps , thanks again 👍

[@francisraj1319]

@@mrsolderfix3996 Thank you for replying.

[@manitsony6703]

What kind of cutter is it thanks

[@npdlsi922]

Can you do a video on tools required to soldering THT & SMD components? Great content

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi . I will try to do a video on all the basic tools required as you suggested . I'm a little busy at the moment but I'm sure soon I will be back posting more content and you have made a good suggestion , thank you 👍

[@cscientific6077]

I agree, that would be great, but heaven help me, I will have an overwhelming compulsion to get one of everything listed. Mr. SolderFix's repairs are beautiful. I appreciate the craftsmanship and desire to make it look good. Thank you Mr. SolderFix!

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi . Thank you so much for your comment, much appreciated. I've always tried to do the easy stuff perfectly , then I found this had enabled me to go smaller and smaller and do the very fine pitch stuff with not to much difficulty. This is probably the one thing I say to people the most ( if your not fussy to begin with you will struggle to go down to smaller stuff ) . I'm glad you enjoy the videos , I will keep posting more in the near future . Thanks again 👍

[@peteregan9750]

? why do you pre cut legs ? - i was taught in 80's to slightly splay legs, solder , then trim close !

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi . Some people still use tools that cut and bend the legs over at the same time , then solder . This is fine , but does make removing the components harder if you have to remove them . It's not great practice to cut after soldering as you risk fracturing the joint . I just find it way easier to cut to length like I show then solder . Most people do it this way now , moved on since the 80's. Thanks 👍

[@cscientific6077]

Much respect to Mr. SolderFix. His repairs are the most beautiful I've seen in any youtube video. I did find the 'moved on since the 80's' comment a bit off putting (I'm sure it wasn't intended as such). After giving it some thought, I think trimming the leads will lead to much better solder connections because you are eliminating an unnecessary heat sink when soldering. I'm trying to figure out how I can order those weller eram cutters without getting in trouble with the wife. I think I'll just take my chances, father's day is coming up, if only I can get to the mail first. :-) Thank you Mr. SolderFix!

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi . I wasn't serious about the 80's thing , I'm sorry . Seriously if you can get some of them cutters you will love them . They come in various height steps , but I generally use my pair with a 1mm step on them , but other people I know prefer 1.5mm on their height step. Most through hole soldering is probably done between 1mm and 1.5mm.so this is the height id recommend. Hope you get on ok , best of luck and thanks again 👍

[@noahw4623]

That's what I was thinking too. Can't argue with the finished piece though, but I think if I was going to do that way I'd have to tape the component down before cutting and soldering. Actually I think I might try doing a whole board that way just to see what happens, place and tape everything to the board, then cut the leads, then solder. Should be a real time saver

[@David_11111]

height cutters where can you buy them ???

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Thank you for your comment. Hope you found the video useful . For the height cutters , try the Tronex 5030 make , available with different height blades . Available from Farnell , RS Components , Rapid Online and any good electrical retailer. They are quite expensive but they will save you loads of time and give you a great consistent cut every time.Thanks again 👍

[@Johadart]

@@mrsolderfix3996 found the post, cheers 🤙🏼🇦🇺

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for looking , like I say they are expensive if brought brand new but over the years they've saved me so much time and every joint is a consistent height which is great . Thank you for your support , all the best 👍

[@Shandybrother]

I see you use flux here, are you using flux less solder?

[@Shandybrother]

ah I see yo do, jumped the gun a bit

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you for watching the video. This video is really old now and not the best quality . I've posted a fair few more since this one and the quality of my more recent ones ( about the last 15 ) is way better. I posted a similar one to this ( beginners guide ) that talks about tools , irons , basic through hole parts etc , this might be interesting for you . Thanks again for watching, good luck with all your soldering videos . P.S I do use fluxed solder , but external flux is vital in soldering as I've shown in lots of my other KZbin postings. 👍

[@Shandybrother]

@@mrsolderfix3996 Thanks, the video is still good i’m going to watch them all, thanks for sharing and taking the time to put these videos together, Are you a repair tech?

[@mrsolderfix3996]

Hi , thank you. If you watch my recent ones you'll see and hear the difference , much clearer and more balanced. I do still work in the electronics industry on PCB's . Do a few repairs now and again when I need to . Good luck and thank you for your support 👍