How To Make Solder Tip

To make a long story short thats how I made the first tip.

How to make solder tip. Unroll a portion of solder then roll the hot tip of the iron from the end of the solder until it does one complete turn on the solder. Place the braid over unwanted solder preferably on the greatest solder build up so that it maximizes the contact of the braid to the surface area of the solder. The solder wont melt until it actually touches the hot soldering iron tip but once it touches the tip thats.

The heavy duty tip helps to reduce the time taken to solder each point overall causing a significant decrease which increases efficiency in the long run. Next place your iron tip over the wick at 45 degrees and allow heat to transfer to the pad. Probably the easiest way is to grind or taper one end of a long brass rod and then make rough threads similar to the ones the original non-brass tip has screw it into the soldering iron cut it off an inch or so and then sharpen the end that was just separated from the rod.

Storing a clean tip will help prolong the life of the tip. After soldering check the solder joints carefully. To use press the plunger down at the end of the solder sucker.

Of solder under the tip. This makes it best suited for work requiring high heat capacity. Tinning and proper cleaning is extremely important to make the soldering process easy.

Simply use a damp sponge or coiled wire ball to wipe the tip before soldering and after use. Begin by making sure the tip is attached to the iron and screwed tightly in place. A clean soldering tip will transfer heat faster and keep solder joints clean.

This might challenge you but try holding the iron like a pencil and drawing it towards yourself. Dont be afraid to move your panel so that you get the best angle for running the bead. If in a pinch like if youre doing a field repair just tap the tip to remove.