How to solder electrical connections
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==Some things you'll need and good addition to your tool box== | ==Some things you'll need and good addition to your tool box== | ||
− | * A Soldering Controlled output Soldering station Is overall best for most harness work. A "Gun" or "Pen". Gun is best used for | + | * A Soldering Controlled output Soldering station Is overall best for most harness work. A "Gun" or "Pen". Gun is best used for intermittent and general joints, pen is better for many small, specified soldering tasks. [[Weller]] is a well-known brand for soldering appliances. |
* De-solder / soldering tools & braid. | * De-solder / soldering tools & braid. | ||
* About a pound of 60/40 solder, (I use 24 gauge for harness making, and it works well for circuit board assembly also, a good mid-sized gauge) | * About a pound of 60/40 solder, (I use 24 gauge for harness making, and it works well for circuit board assembly also, a good mid-sized gauge) |