I need some sodering advice

[Dockspa1]

Flux and Rosin are one and the same as far as I know.
Here is some pics asked for by Davo.
Make sure the solder gets to a shine or it will as said before, become a cold solder.

 

[smitty]

If it has solder on it from a broken solder joint you don't really need flux or rosin or more solder. you can just put the pieces back together and apply the soldering gun/iron (under is best but on top works too) until the existing solder melts then remove the heat.

 

[HoughMade]

Rosin core is a specific kind of flux core. Acid core is another kind, but do not use it. Rosin core is made for electrical work. Acid core needs too high a heat to melt and does not stick to electrical connections well.

 

[cooltoy]

After reading your post (houghmade) it hit me . You are so very correct and I remember learning that in school. Thanks for the reminder.

 

[Dockspa1]

Yep, as soon as you said the word acid, it hit me also. Thanks for straightening that part out.

 

[Dockspa1]

Never realised how talented I was until I soldered while taking pictures at the same time.

 

[Large Filipino]

Loews didn't have a sodering kit they tell me I know I saw it there before oh well their loss I went to Home Depot instead and bought their 20 dollar kit.
I should left it well enough alone the first time I let it cool. But nooooooo. I thought I could make it look better.
Anyway,here's my finished product.
I can solder now!
I can solder now!
I learned a skill today.
I have been edjumacated.
THANK YOU TEACHERS!!!!

 

[fetor56]

Loews didn't have a sodering kit they tell me I know I saw it there before oh well their loss I went to Home Depot instead and bought their 20 dollar kit.
I should left it well enough alone the first time I let it cool. But nooooooo. I thought I could make it look better.
Anyway,here's my finished product.
I can solder now!
I can solder now!
I learned a skill today.
I have been edjumacated.
THANK YOU TEACHERS!!!!

It's always a valuable skil to learn and u use it for the rest of your life.You'll find though sometimes u wish u had 3 hands,but being resourcefull you'll also find tricks to get around that...........well done.

 

[Dockspa1]

I'm fairly certain that you have enough solder on it Large. Better too much than not enough, I guess.
Teach a man to fish----

 

[ibdennyak]

Rosin core is a specific kind of flux core. Acid core is another kind, but do not use it. Rosin core is made for electrical work. Acid core needs too high a heat to melt and does not stick to electrical connections well.

Right you are Houghmade. Just for a little additional information......flux core is designed for electrical, while acid core is designed primarily for plumbing. Acid core has been reformulated since (it became illegal ?) without lead. That is the primary reason it is harder to work with. It melts at a higher temp, and it doesn't stick well to anything. Lead in plumbing, paint, etc has been a health concern for several years since it accumulates in the body, rather than being flushed out.

Now to make this on topic I will have to close with.....victims of lead poisoning can't build or ride motorized bikes.

Denny