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What's your solder of choice? (images2.imgbox.com)

submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I recently came to the realization that I've been kinda punishing myself with cheap no-name solder that is really difficult to work with.

I reluctantly bought this (rather expensive) lead free solder for around $25 and the difference really took me by surprise - it melts and flows so easily!

Kinda got me wondering what everyone else has been using for solder, or what's worked well for you so far at least?

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago

I use ChipQuik's 62/36/2.

I haven't found a lead free solder that works as well as this stuff. Plus, I never need to worry about silver-plated stuff cracking at the joint.