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VintageMA · 02.10.2008, 11:37 PM

Not sure exactly what the mix of the solder I use is, but I just use the basic (60/40) solder you can get at Radio Shack. It's nothing special, but I've been using for years since I was soldering circuit boards during EE classes without a problem.

Also - what is the power of you soldering iron? I use an old 35 watt Weller or a Weller pyropen (portable butane powered) and never have a problem with either.

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VintageMA RC-Monster Aluminum Offline Posts: 660 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: CT	02.10.2008, 11:37 PM Not sure exactly what the mix of the solder I use is, but I just use the basic (60/40) solder you can get at Radio Shack. It's nothing special, but I've been using for years since I was soldering circuit boards during EE classes without a problem. Also - what is the power of you soldering iron? I use an old 35 watt Weller or a Weller pyropen (portable butane powered) and never have a problem with either. “Everyone has a right to be stupid; some people just abuse the privilege.”