Noob question thread! 2020_Summer

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I prefer the Weller WESD51 but:

[Serious] How To Solder | Soldering Guide | The Complete Tutorial From A>Z

Here is a tutorial on how to solder. We will discuss everything from how-tos, what tools and tips & tricks. - Here is a list of what you need. Tools | What you actually need"] First off, a soldering iron, not a pistol. Basically a long stick with a metal rod. Solder. It needs to be 60/40 that has a rosin core. People use 63/37, it is personal. Flux Helping Hand/soldering Jig Brass coil/or just use a damp cloth that you don’t need. Desoldering Braid - Sooooo many soldering irons! Which on…

How do you not-melt xt60's when soldering

This prolly belongs in the soldering thread but might not get much attention there. I have a habit of melting the plastic on my XT60s when soldering them - how to avoid this?

TS100 soldering iron thread

I’ve been looking for a new soldering iron. Has anybody used the TS100 or the SQ-100? Is it any good?