>>I solder at 800F with a Weller temp-controlled iron and have a little tub of "Kesler 44" rosin flux on the bench. When reheating a joint I take an Exacto knife with the number 11 blade(the pointed triangular one that is also good for removing splinters, self-mutilation, etc.) and just dip the point about 1 or 2 mm into the goo...about as much as a pile and a half of fly poop...if you are familiar with that... and apply it to the soldering point before heating.<<
An excellent method...In the absence of rosin flux, remember that fresh solder contains flux...Reheat the reluctant joint with a clean, hot iron then just TOUCH the tip-joint juncture with fresh solder and the joint will quickly liquify, allowing whatever rework is necessary, be it the removal of excess solder or eliminating a cold joint... Having better means at my disposal, I seldom use solder wick, but I find that it works best if you lay the wick down over the joint, place the clean, hot iron on top of that, and then add a dab of fresh solder...Wait a second or two for things to flow and the wick will usually suck up all the excess... Jerry, wa2dkg _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [email protected] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
