It's rarely mentioned that, if possible, a joint should ideally be mechanically sound before soldering.
That seems to have been given up on years ago. I've never seen anyone else bother with it
other than myself (at least when it's possible to do, like chassis mount tube sockets).
It's rarely mentioned that, if possible, a joint should ideally be mechanically sound before soldering.
When I did my City and Guilds electronics course in 1980 we were taught to wrap a wire 180 degrees around a post before soldering it.
That way its not relying 100% on strength of solder.
Sorry, should have refrained.
I just found, like, 20 or so?
I just found, like, 20 or so?
Re another one...
zillions of Soldering Tips videos
Just don't go over the 'score'!I just found, like, 20 or so?
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