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HowtoUseaSolderingIron:ABeginnersGuide
One art form that geeks really appreciate is soldering, but not all of us know the proper technique. Its an easy skill to add
to your geek resume, so lets learn how and some old projects off the shelf.
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What Is Soldering?
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Safety First!
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Joining Parts
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Desoldering
When removing a connection or undoing a mistake, you can often resolder over the original and add a touch of new
solder. If you want to take the extra step and do it right, you can remove the old solder completely and start with a fresh
work area. There are two tools you can use for this, a vacuum-based solder sucker, or a solder wick.
Soldering isnt particularly difficult. You just need to focus, keep a steady hand, and be safe. A good soldering iron will
prove to be a wonderful investment, leading to a much wider arrangement of geek projects at your disposal. Now that you
know how, practice so that youre ready to show off your skills!
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Have some soldering tips of your own? Share your molten-hot stories in the comments!
Yatri Trivedi is a monk-like geek. When he's not overdosing on meditation and
geek news of all kinds, he's hacking and tweaking something, often while
mumbling in 4 or 5 other languages.
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