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What's your solder of choice? (images2.imgbox.com)

submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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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?

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[–] ignotum 9 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I use cheap trash solder, and dislike soldering, very possibly because of it

I'll look into upgrading my solder, thanks 👍

[–] [email protected] 6 points 11 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] ignotum 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

That's just healthy, you'll build up a resistance to lead poisoning

"What doesn't immediately kill you always makes you stronger"

[–] ThePantser 6 points 11 months ago

"What doesn't immediately kill you always makes you stronger"

Cancer?