Anyone have a good technique for soldering new wires to old weathered connections? I have two applications in mind which have not gone as well as I would like. First, reconnecting stranded copper lad
Tom, I think the only thing to do is clean all the ladder line wires individually with wire wool. I was using a Copper ring of 3/8" tube for radial connections but I've found a much better method. I
Hi Tom, I just finished soldering 100 radials to a 1/4 inch circular tube last week. I cleaned the tube with plumber's cloth first, and just used an open flame torch and Radio Shack solder. It turne
K1VR: Remember when you built your first Heathkit? The manual told you in REALLY BIG LETTERS that you should not use soldering paste (flux). I believe that the reason was that, if left alone, it has
Before we get the wrong impression on FLUXES - there is nothing wrong with the correct kind for any electrical work. The ROSIN fluxes are designed for the job and are readily available in a number 0o
For soldering copper wire to large pieces of copper (like tubing or sheets) I have found that the secret is just what the secret is for all good solder joints .... clean materials and the right amoun
Hello Tom et all; I use a trick at home that might help out here. It is important to neutralize the acid after using it as a soldering flux and rinse away the residue with several rinses of plain wat
Another use for which I find isoproply alcohol to be invaluable is as a lubricant when drilling through aluminum. It makes the bit cut cleanly and bite like it's going thru warm butter!!! Significant