Chapter 2. How to Solder
With your soldering iron prepped, you’re ready to begin soldering. This chapter has many helpful tips and techniques for soldering effectively, safely, and neatly.
Working with Solder
Solder is made of metal with a core that contains flux, which cleans the connection as you solder. When the metal melts, the flux begins to flow onto the joint. Some solder lead-based, but the solder in this kit is lead-free. To melt solder, heat it with the soldering iron as shown in Figure 2-1.
Figure 2-1. Melting some solder
Try melting some solder, but be careful not to drip it on yourself or anything other than a work surface. You can try ...
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