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Tightan
03-29-2007, 11:42 AM
Hi, my dad's getting me a solder iron and solder so i was wondering what is the best solder to use when dealing with xmods? I'm a n00b here so don't judge me:p!! Any help would be greatly appreciated!

TIGHTAN:rr:

TheB1GDude
03-29-2007, 12:30 PM
OK I would say lead-free solder with Tin already in it oh and it also needs to be rosin-core rather than acid-core because you can't use acid-core on electronics.

Dont know much about brands but providing you go with what I said above you should be fine.

THE EDJ
03-29-2007, 12:34 PM
try to find a small gauge silver solder. silver is the most conductive material on the planet and its made for electronics, thats your best bet!

Tightan
03-29-2007, 12:43 PM
Cheers for that guys, hows this then?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/500g-SOLDER-WIRE_W0QQitemZ170093607428QQcategoryZ106001QQrdZ1Q QcmdZViewItem

If you like, it would be handy if you were to find one for me, preferably on ebay. Thanks!

TIGHTAN:rr:

THE EDJ
03-29-2007, 12:57 PM
go to your local rs/ source and pick some up and save yourself some time and money, dont buy that stuff online, you can get it pretty much at any place that sells tools, hardware, etc.

Tightan
03-29-2007, 01:05 PM
Hmmm.. local rs... i live in SCOITLAND!! You never knew don't worry! so is that stuff good? i wouldn't be wasting my money - my dad's paying :D

TIGHTAN:rr:

Azngtboi88
03-29-2007, 05:59 PM
just go to any hardware store, they should have some. do you guys have stores like wal-mart there? you can get some there too

RodsRUs
03-29-2007, 06:13 PM
do you guys have stores like wal-mart there? you can get some there too

Your such an american!
HAHAHAH
yeah get a good quality silver solder for sure. There is nothing better

Tightan
03-30-2007, 12:25 PM
Right, so: Silver, rosin core, lead free small gauge is what i'm after guys? And no. We don't hav wal-marts but we have asdas..

TIGHTAN:rr: