Beginner's Guide to Soldering Electronics Part 1

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If you've never soldered before and want to give it a try, or if you've tried soldering and weren't happy with the results, this video can teach you how to solder like a pro.
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@ggcpf2874 3 жыл бұрын

when I saw this was 30mins long i thought "there's no way i'm watching the whole thing", by the time it ended I thought "wait what, it's already been 30mins?", That's when you know the information was presented clearly and in an interesting way, I even went and tried applying the tips taught in this video and they did work! great explanation

@joeshedler6496 3 жыл бұрын

IMO thats the sign of a good lesson. you don't notice the time go by, and are left wanting to do more

@LachanceM 3 жыл бұрын

Same here, I feel like every minutes is more interesting haha!

@Xp-Sam 3 жыл бұрын

I'm at 0:35, and your comment motivated me to watch the whole video

@AM-en3ne 3 жыл бұрын

@@xxsantyxx Exactly, much better then straining your eyes trying to see what's going on like most videos.

@valiantstallion 3 жыл бұрын

Just finished watching at 1.5 speed 🖖

@vargabazsaa 3 жыл бұрын

When you took out a cheap soldering station, i instantly upvoted. It's good to keep things like this in mind, and it shows you care.

@joeshedler6496 3 жыл бұрын

half the reason I watch handyman, builld, fix videos is to drool over the insane tools I will never own. But I can't argue the fact you made a good point.

@dr.fistingstein1566 3 жыл бұрын

same

@jmills4313 3 жыл бұрын

I agree. Although with that said. There are better stations available in the same price range. The knockoff of the hakko 936D/937D is available around the same price. And imho would be much better. It uses either the hakko 900m or 900L tips as well...I think 900m. I have one myself. I also have a trakpower 935D (uses hakko 900l tips) which is also a great option but then your getting into hakko price territory as well.

@sleepy-if7iz 3 жыл бұрын

the cheap station is what someone will start with, so it good that he uses one

@wingerrrrrrrrr 2 жыл бұрын

You'd be doing yourself a favor if you check out something like the TS100. The only drawback with it compared to a high buck soldering station is that interchanging the tips requires a hex wrench. Very useful and can operate with battery power at remote locations, and gives up nothing significant to the expensive stations.

@Reanimator7336 Ай бұрын

I am 56 years old and had 1 class in Jr High. Back then there wasnt a cell phone in anyones hand. This is invaluable information. Those of you that were born into this information age really have no idea that in iorder to get this information back in my day I would have had to go to someone like this fine gentleman in person and ask him everything I would need to get a project done. Thanks for your help sir.

@ricaurandt6713 18 күн бұрын

Trust me, I'm hip! Once, in order to learn a song on guitar, (Marty Robbin's "El Paso") and this is no joke, I had to do a bunch a coke so I could stay up all night in order to harass the night shift DJs at 2 different Country/Western radio stations and request the tune. That was some hard work back then. Nowadays, 6 string newbies hit the cell phone's KZfaq "Play" button and they got every song in the Universe being transcribed and taught to em for free or at a minimal membership fee. Don't even get me started on the usually blurry and still life world of our era's Porn Industry compared to the "You'll go blind in 20 minutes" high resolution 5k VR version of rub n tug material these kids have today!

@aceup8819 7 ай бұрын

4 years later....this is a great in depth soldering vid. One o the best how to videos I've come across. Thank you!!

@jasonbartel 3 жыл бұрын

This is without a doubt, the best, most thorough and detailed soldering I have ever watched. It's the first one that explained why we need to do these various steps and not just "here's how". Thank you for the great beginner's guide!

@runninron69 3 жыл бұрын

Inspite of the thousand dollars worth of equipment setting there you can do just as good a job with a hundred dollars worth and good close attention to detail. I did however learn several thousand dollars worth of good technique. Thank you sir.

@patrickpruchnik8389 11 ай бұрын

Thank you this wonderfully detailed explanation of soldering technique. Didn’t know so many things can go wrong. I have been doing most of them. 8:03

@pzmurphy 10 ай бұрын

Agreed. This is by far the best one I’ve watched so far. It provides context and technical details that give you a better overall understanding than simply following a list of steps

@CHESTURCH 5 ай бұрын

Glad you commented that. I will spend the time to watch now

@agentcalm 5 ай бұрын

@@pzmurphy Agreed. The man's presentation skills are ace. One of the best vids I've seen on this subject yet.

@nachobeards 4 жыл бұрын

the detailed explanations together with the close up shots from the microscope really help show what this is about, thank you!

@justinrodriguez5999 3 жыл бұрын

I agree! This is a terrifically put together video, very well done to the creator! :)

@humanbeing_ 3 жыл бұрын

ABSOLUTELY! I'm a complete noob when it comes to Soldering, and I need to teach myself to solder (properly) inorder to put together a DIY synthesizer I purchased recently. After that, I plan to buy many DIY (Assembly Required) Euro Rack Synthesizer modules to begin my journey into Euro Rack. Befaco is one of the more well-known brands that offers the modules in pieces/individual components with assembly done by the purchaser. The benefit of this is, that it dramatically cuts down on the final cost of the modules. That being said, the downside is, I don't receive the benefits of the module manufacturer's quality control, and if I muck something up, I don't know enough about the individual components themselves to know what I did wrong. But learning as I go is all part of the fun! 😬 In any case, this type of incredibly detailed tutorial with close-ups _AND_ explanations of how soldering & soldering components work together *is priceless for newbies!* Huge thumbs-up for this video! 👍

@Sr.DeathKnight 3 жыл бұрын

Sure, I am no beginner to soldering but I learned a lot of the "right way" to do it with this video and understand key things. Superb quality of video and voice, even if I am not a native english speaker, could understand straight even with the Aussie accent...

@marshie1337 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, seriously. Watched the whole thing, learned some good info that I'll use in my work

@ronaldmartindale3717 2 жыл бұрын

1l p

@creationsmaxo Жыл бұрын

Really great guide for beginners! A small little tip when heating the heat-shrink is to heat and shrink the middle first (where you wielded the wires), then move to one side and then cross to the other side. The reason is that if you start shrinking on one side then go to the other side, you can create a small air bubble around the area where you wielded the wires together. If you heat the heat-shrink's middle part first and then go toward the ends of the heat-shrink, any potential air bubble that could form within the small gaps will have room to leave on both still opened side of the heat-shrink and as you shrink toward 1 end, the air will be forced out and then going toward the other end will leave the heat-shrink with no chance for any air gap. This trick does comes with the potential of heating the middle too much so it requires a bit of practice and timing, but it raise the durability of the repair further.

@phr3ui559 2 ай бұрын

@wvillewhippoorwill 3 жыл бұрын

You are a great teacher, not to mention using good light and camera angles so we can see what you’re doing. Well done!

@radium8851 Жыл бұрын

I'm a science engineer at a local highschool. I teach practical skills for biology, like how to use a microscope, to our students. I really enjoy your way of explaining and especially appreciate the work you've put in to share and show the details with us to support your lesson/guide like for example using the microscope to show the flux. In my opinion these things really make a difference. I'm new to your channel and this is my first video but i'm definitely going to have a look at your other videos to see if I find some more interesting topics there and of course I'll sub to your channel.

@BranchusCreations Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@neneledoudou 2 жыл бұрын

Sir, you're the kind of teacher we would want to have on any topic. Things are well explained and I have not seen the time past, thanks a lot

@markfinster1256 Жыл бұрын

He is the best. I'm new to Comments on KZfaq so I didn't know where to tell him how amazing a teacher he is - I think my comment is in "About". Bruce, you are excellent.

@timothyzelasko 10 ай бұрын

Why, so you can fall asleep?

@tonyvivaldi2960 3 жыл бұрын

After watching someone else's atrocious "How To" solder video, KZfaq brought me here to this video. What a pleasure to watch and learn from. Good job.

@falco14rome Жыл бұрын

I’m just trying to learn enough to repair old video game stuff but now I’m gonna watch part 2 because it’s interesting! Great video! Thanks for the help!

@emmastheme1631 Жыл бұрын

Came here from learning how to mod my old consoles, now I'm here leaning this. My old xbox is gonna run great haha

@Cravin4077 3 жыл бұрын

I'm just trying to get in to soldering. Thanks for putting this video together. This is 33 minutes of amazing information and instruction. The close-ups with the microscope really add the level of detail I was looking for. The best part is that I'm able to immediately apply the information shared here to my own projects!

@dexterjettster6170 3 жыл бұрын

Should've watched this before i did my soldering....

@ZealousWins 3 жыл бұрын

Same... I ruined a $100 walkie talkie because of a screw-up 😑

@marshakenton8803 3 жыл бұрын

Me too!!

@spinninngrinnin6567 Жыл бұрын

When I thought I knew what I was doing….. this just upped my soldering skills quite a bit. Very informative and actually showing how it’s done helps us hands on learners. No matter how old the video may be. It’s a good watch.

@TheRidDlerX44 Жыл бұрын

I know I'm late to the party with this comment but only recently found this and just wanted to thank you for the effort you have put into this and wanted to say that it's cleared up alot of things that I still wonder about, despite countless hours of reading up on it and your presentation is flawless. Keep up the good work!

@jakewilliams4794 3 жыл бұрын

i lost my dad a year ago and he was just like you, i watch your videos to cope with my pain. my mum now has serious cancer and your videos make me forget about all my issues and depresion.

@eBrumby 3 жыл бұрын

I came for a bit of revision and watched the whole thing. Very well done detailed guide!

@bojo88 2 жыл бұрын

I was married to a very hands-on, practical guy who was able to turn his hand to anything and had a garage full of 'men's toys' to prove it. This meant I didn't have to learn any 'man skills' as he would have been most offended if I had tried. Now, I find I have a garage full of equipment I don't have the first clue how to use and many projects around the house that need attending to. So, I have decided to learn. I have watched your video twice and I am now off to mend my favourite clock that has a wire come adrift inside it! Your calm, patient way of explaining now only HOW you do things but WHY as well has made me feel very confident. Now, if you could just do a video covering all of the other things that I need to learn, I will be a loyal follower forever! Thank you so much for demystifying soldering for me, that was truly awesome and a great addition to my skill set! 👍😁

@daekz123 2 жыл бұрын

This is incredible, the best soldering tutorial I have seen. So informational and had all of my attention for the full half hour. Recently started upgrading toy cars to RC race cars and was really struggling with the soldering.

@georgemalkin6546 3 жыл бұрын

When I was taught to solder as an apprentice in the early seventies, we would always wet the tip with a little solder before applying it to the work this aids heat transfer, allowing a faster job, less chance to melt the insulation or damage components through heat transfer, we were marked down for melting the insulation, and obviously dry joints.

@jerrygundecker743 3 жыл бұрын

I've never done any of this, so my learning curve is straight up. This video helps a lot. Thank you.

@jeremygrimsley7154 10 ай бұрын

Great example of the importance of flux at 13:05, it really does make soldering easier. Thanks for the video!

@chilkari 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! There are those who are skilled and there are great teachers. What a gift to find both here! Thank you so much!

@hersonmartinez6009 3 жыл бұрын

thank you very helpfull .. im a beginner and trying to learn every day..

@X-Gen-001 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent teaching. You started from the very foundation and worked your way up to the basics highlighting the importance of good technique. Very much appreciated.

@discoRyne Жыл бұрын

The amount of detail in this was amazing; the pace is much appreciated. KZfaq's player has a speed settings for a reason, and videos that allow for this much extra detail makes me happy to have more control over how much I want to soak in.

@themicdfiles1865 Жыл бұрын

You just gave me the info I needed. I've been told over and over to put solder on the tip first and not to worry about the flux if the solder has flux core. I end up cleaning the tip constantly, only to dirty it up again just as quickly. I also changed my tip to a bevel and turned my heat up. I have a huge smile on my face having properly repaired my guitar pedal board! Thank you for the information!

@timokimm 3 жыл бұрын

i really like that you took a store bought one for the demo since that is what a lot of us beginners will use

@borwnbear1122 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the soldering tips, I'm a beginner and it's made a massive improvement to my joins thank you

@MagicPlants 3 жыл бұрын

Great job explaining things brother! Very knowledgeable and you can tell you actually care about the community. Passing along these skills is such a beautiful thing.

@youngtevanced8818 Жыл бұрын

You know a good youtube video is when you are fed with good info don't see any jump cuts and those flashy focus effects and you still finish to watch from beginning to end. People, this is a real youtuber we are witnessing just like the OG youtube days. Oh wait it's a 30mins video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge sir.

@raphaelrockus1303 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic job ! I needed to learn the basics for a school projet and your video was just perfect. It is so satisfying to see those neat joints on the circuit board. Big thank you from Belgium.

@freekeyboards 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to do this. Informative and immediately practical!

@johnnybigoode 2 жыл бұрын

Just love it. The pacing. The care. The details. Thank you so much

@chriswollick4739 3 жыл бұрын

i'm 4min in, and already amazed by your thoroughness and ability to present. you, sir, are wonderful.

@alanianfintan Жыл бұрын

Brilliant, I came here for part 2 but I'm heading back to part 2 now , thank you for the clear easy to follow instructions and the work you put in editing and setting the cameras up and the rest , great work 👍

@practicallyalive 3 жыл бұрын

Incredibly informative, thank you!

@jeremyarnwine8094 3 жыл бұрын

I've been teaching soldering and repair to my daughter's robotics team and I've been using your videos as homework assignments. Thanks so much for your time and effort!

@retropulse03 3 жыл бұрын

This makes me wish I had gone to school for this kind of thing. Wonderfully done lessons, I've been watching people solder for a couple years online, but you broke down basics that I had never heard of. Fundamentals, if you will. Thank you for taking the time to make this. I'm so excited to get started.

@32laurens Жыл бұрын

This video shows so many things that other 'beginners' guides assume you already know. Absolutely brilliant, thanks a lot!

@fortheloveofgaming-ftlog2484 3 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best tutorial videos I've ever watched. Thank you so much ☺️

@CrazyTobster 3 жыл бұрын

A video that has real world educational value. Thank you. I really wanted to get into making stuff as a hobby but the soldering part has been the barrier.

@randywizek5706 3 жыл бұрын

Very simple straight forward and articulate presentation. Definitely cleared a lot of mystery and incorporated safety tips as well. Well done!

@johntennant5249 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial mate. You have quite a talent for teaching in a very effective way. Best soldering video I've seen, enjoyed every minute of it

@RagoneFamily 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this excellent video! This was incredibly informative for me, even though I'm old and built countless Heathkits "back in the day". I was recently helping one of my kids add a Bluetooth board into an early-gen iPod, and ran across this for training. I'm going to send him the link.

@mikechambers9601 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Soldering has always been the biggest missing skill in my technical skillset, but this made me feel so much more comfortable in learning how to do it.

@johngallagher7908 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant, outstanding. Great description of soldering and up to date with the current technology. You kept me engaged start to finish.

@Emiajtruk 3 жыл бұрын

Loved it ! learned a lot Great camera work/angles! Thank you

@Mysyzplx 3 жыл бұрын

The most informative of the intro solder videos I've viewed. The microscope camera is a great idea! Your advice on not tinning the iron tip was the first time I've heard that, but your explanation of why makes complete sense. I subscribed and will watch for more of your tutorials.

@wingerrrrrrrrr 2 жыл бұрын

Didn't see any mention advising against tinning the tip. A solder coating on the tip protects it against getting oxidized and ruined, so it's good practice to keep it covered as much as possible rather than allowing it to be exposed to the air. Clean the tip right before soldering each joint.

@MrJP255 3 жыл бұрын

That, in my opinion, was quite masterful, by which I mean he was able to both do AND teach, beautifully. Great engagement, targeted delivery & pace. Delivered simply yet with confidence. Thank you for the lesson.

@modalwonder 3 жыл бұрын

Wow that was amazing! I’m very experienced at soldering been perfecting my technique for over 30 years but I just couldn’t stop watching. Great explanation

@SpaxzMan Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video production, excellent camera angles, very well explained with lots of detail. Thank you!!

@AngryPepper1964 3 жыл бұрын

Mr. Branchus, thanks very much for making this video. Out of the plethoras of videos I’ve watched yours covered everything I was interested in learning. I’m 56 and getting ready to build my first fpv quad racing drone. I’ve got all my equipment including my now necessary wearable magnifying glasses and some 63/37 rosin core solder. I’m a little nervous, but I guess I’ll find out soon enough if I can solder or not. Thanks again for making this very helpful video.

@shingadere Жыл бұрын

I'd like to know how that went for ya.🤓

@kevmicallef 2 жыл бұрын

Just want to say thank you. Very well explained and presented. I've always been so rubbish at soldering and just by following your example with entry level equipment I am now managing nice neat soldering with a precision I could never manage before. Thank you

@ralphs007 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for talking the time putting this video together! You are an excellent teacher,and it shows you put a lot of thought into putting this together.

@saebbi Жыл бұрын

I've been soldering for 15 years with many imperfections in the auto-industry. Your video helped clear up some of my mistakes, I'm sure I will improve my techniques from now :)

@jeremiahbullfrog1844 3 жыл бұрын

OH how i wish this, you, existed back when I was tweaking around with my RC car as a kid.

@tengugod 3 жыл бұрын

such a comprehensive and detailed explanation of soldering, I dare say this is the best video on soldering on youtube.

@SpookDogSparky 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful beginner's guide with an excellent delivery. Thanks for providing exactly what was needed to get started in soldering. This will help very much with an upcoming project for someone with almost no experience.

@simplyyummy92 3 жыл бұрын

Such a great video. You explained it really well! Loved the demonstrations on what and what no to do. I did my first soldering before I watched your video and I tried to bridge two pads together and made a mess! haha. I also burnt some pads (they look black and I can not put solder there anymore) and had to jump the connections to fix it. Anyway, Thanks for the video mate!

@rockymoon77 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful tutorial. Very clear and informative. Thank you for your effort. :)

@hurairtariq1 Жыл бұрын

I don't write comments even for good videos but I must say that you explained it very well.

@zolan4277 3 жыл бұрын

I've watched numerous beginners guides to soldering. This is hands down the best one out there. Information is very clear. I just watched it a second time to be sure before posting this. Absolutely amazing video.

@leroyblankenship6030 3 жыл бұрын

So glad i took pause & watched your tutorial on soldering. While I've been soldering wires together on vehicles for years there's been countless times where i wasn't all that sincerely satisfied with the overall end result/resistance. WOW!!! The difference between soldering on electronic components & joining a couple of auto wires together is taught on 2 totally different levels. After having watched your Soldering Tutorial i can most assurredly state that my previous soldering methodology is history. Anyways in all earnestness i Thank You Very Much for totally upping the overall quality of all my future soldering efforts. I'd yack more but i need to run out & acquire a tin of that Rosin Paste Flux before i forget what its called. Heck, i wasn't even aware that solder had the stuff inside it nor all the differences between the types of solder previously i just grabbed whatever was convenient or happened to cost the least. Nor have i ever thought to solder the end of the wires prior to actually soldering the 2 together. No doubt my days of scratching my head & wondering where those pesky missing Ohms went off to are now well behind me. THANKS AGAIN!

@CatGerwig 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sincerely for the cram course, this was significantly helpful.

@nomadicwolf6132 Жыл бұрын

Really grateful for people like you who put such invaluable information out there for all. Managed to solder together Christmas lights that a rabbit 🐇 chewed through. Really challenging with 3 unknown cables, but it was worth the learning. Thank you for the guidance!

@christianemory5660 Жыл бұрын

The Flux example was my biggest help. I kept seeing vids that just used without explanation and I thank you!

@Deepsouth34 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! You sir, are a teacher that also knows how to solder.

@JohnPaul-qs2qf 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Branchus Creations for taking the time to present and upload such a useful and comprehensive video. It’s very much appreciated.

@gustavofx Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the straightforward no-fancy equipiment talk. Really enjoyed learning. Cheers!

@PoolsJones 3 жыл бұрын

This is probably the best demonstration of the properties of flux I've seen yet!

@jaschacasadio5558 3 жыл бұрын

If all teachers were like this...

@santospoland 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video.

@BangBang-hk4rg 3 жыл бұрын

This video is so much better than most of the other “how to solder” videos on KZfaq because of the the detailed explanations coupled with the magnified views.

@thebunz7 3 ай бұрын

I purchased a soldering kit a year ago and got so lost and created more questions than answers. This video blew my mind. Thank you so much.

@andrewkamov 3 жыл бұрын

25:17 I would probably try and remove the sharp pointy bit on the left (shiny bit) of the top wire where it is most likely where the soldering iron left off leaving a sharp point which could penetrate the heatshrink. Good Vid though!

@viennaperformance 3 жыл бұрын

Well done !!!! Now for a video using your quick hot air station :)

@helenmelon5261 6 ай бұрын

A great video - without jumpy cuts or gabbling instructions that make most ‘how-to‘ vids for beginners useless - a clear, calm, skilful teacher. And everything in focus! Thank you!

@stronger_now23k11 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you for such a great tutorial!!! I so appreciate how you show the “dos and don’ts” and explain each, and manage to do so in such a timely manner (-not that it really matters to me; I don’t mind long videos). The visual demonstration with such great, clear magnification was also a huge help! I do SO much better with things when I know the how and why, not just the steps. Understanding makes the execution easier in my experience. Yours is, by far, the best tutorial I’ve seen (and I’ve spent HOURS watching many!) on soldering for the beginner! The fact that you EVEN used a “POS” station just drives my point of appreciation home that much more! Thank you! ❤

@rdvrdv8920 3 жыл бұрын

I came to find out what temp to set the station. I stayed for the flux importance.

@TO-il3vc 3 жыл бұрын

Bro 26:25 I would've torched my fingers. This man has powers

@mustafayavuzgenel3623 Жыл бұрын

You're a king. I'm a total beginner and this was a great thorough guide!

@WandererD 3 жыл бұрын

I'm just getting started with soldering, so this was incredibly useful! Thank you!

@BlamingBuddha 3 жыл бұрын

Of course I just watched this after soldering lol. I saw the person apply solder to the tip of his iron and then put that bead on the tip of his iron to the wire on the PCB. Glad you showed me that isn't the way. Wish I knew that a little bit ago lol but I'm glad I know now. Do you recommend using the tiniest bit of flux when soldering to a board if you have the time? Like there's no harm is there? Also, I always worry that preheating the component/board/ even wire sometimes will damage it haha. How do I know if im applying too much heat beforehand? Either ways, super informative video. Surprised I watched the whole 30 min and it went by quick! You explained well. And the clear microscope shots were a *huge* help! (Of course as qwll as the demonstrations). But not a lot of people use microscopes and I feel its very helpful. The fact that you also used a cheaper solder iron to do this was amazing. The problem with a lot of tutorials is that they're using high end gear and the typical person watching a how-to video is new to the hobby and won't have the same gear. So that was a wonderful idea. Also, not to keep going on- but props to saying either pronunciation is correct! I feel the same way, too many people get up in arms over which is the correct way. The word pronunciation evolved differently in different areas; big deal. Lol. All in all, TOP NOTCH video. Firm handshakes all around 🤝 Seriously, good work, and quality video.

@buttering0 3 жыл бұрын

I'm watching this so I can build my own bass guitar

@docmcstuffins6300 3 жыл бұрын

have you got it done?

@michaelrichardson672 Жыл бұрын

Sir, you are a great straight forward and methodical teacher who knows how to captivate and maintain the attention to your work...Your way of teaching so much reminds me of my 7th grade Math teacher...

@derealratos6332 2 жыл бұрын

I never once thought about doing soldering until I saw this video. Thank you. Now I will upgrade myself. I'm no longer just a software developer. I'm now a repairman!

@mikepitch 3 жыл бұрын

Is anyone else blowing on the screen during the joint close ups!!!

@ookie007 3 жыл бұрын

No because you don’t blow on your joints... solder joints anyway

@mikepitch 3 жыл бұрын

@@ookie007 you blow the smoke away, not the joint!

@ryanbunge8277 Жыл бұрын

You use a fan behind you (not directly on the joint). Rapidly cooling the joint screws it up molecularly. It makes it stiff and hard rather than soft and flexible

@jacklarson6281 3 жыл бұрын

as far as I know, its only us Yanks that say "saw-der" but we've made a tradition out of butchering the Queens English.. 😉

@owenfitzpatrick5394 3 жыл бұрын

Except the word is pronounced sa-der...... And it’s not the “queens English”, so maybe it’s the Brits ruining “yank” english

@jacklarson6281 3 жыл бұрын

@@owenfitzpatrick5394 I'm OK with that. after all, the Brits have always had a funny sounding accent...

@laqueefasteinberg4981 3 жыл бұрын

I hate american adherence to inches and their infinite ways in dividing an inch lol. Just use mm/cm like the rest of the world.

@jacklarson6281 3 жыл бұрын

@@laqueefasteinberg4981 we only do that for larger things, once we get down to around 1/128ths or so , we switch to hundredths, thousands, tens of thousands etc..ad infinitum...

@heksagons8986 3 жыл бұрын

Very clear, and a really good demonstration of why flux is important. I never got it before.

@rv10flyer84 Жыл бұрын

Just getting into all of this. Thank you for taking the time to help us beginners at 50+!

@victormorales3144 3 жыл бұрын

Some are complaining that the video is too long and that he has a high end station. For those, I recommend to read the Title of the video: "Beginner's guide...". He is using all his tools and time so you can learn EASIER. That is called Didactic. Some lost the point, "learning to solder electronics", not the shack. A BIG THANK YOU for sharing your experience, knowledge and the way to present them. Do not stop sharing. The world would be different if we all can share our knowledge instead of just complaining. V M. (PhD)

@AllenUnderwood 11 ай бұрын

I know this has been around four years, but man...hats off. FANTASTIC job of describing what, why and how. So good.

@NemonicsRacing 3 жыл бұрын

I knew ALL of those techniques, BUT... he instantly comes off as some who knows they've mastered their field, yet humble enough to focus more towards teaching ppl WHY the process should be followed, so I was instantly hooked & I learned a few "whys". Great stuff 👍definitely worth a like & a follow.

@5olano 3 жыл бұрын

I am just starting with soldering and this video helped me a lot! Really nice explaining - thank you very much!

@roguepc8145 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! I just took a job doing hand pitch soldering and I’ve never soldered in my life. You have with out a doubt boosted my confidence. I just ordered a $40 kit to practice with before I officially start. Thank you so much!

@rtwhitaker 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton for this video. You have solved an issue I have had with soldering by showing the flux demonstration. I also had to give you a thumbs up for pulling out the cheap soldering iron. It shows you don't need an expensive soldering iron to do good soldering. Thanks again for the video.

@ianpaulbayon575 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best 30 minutes of my life... thanks mate...

@Rachel-bs4cs 7 ай бұрын

Very best beginners guide -i have been trying and failing to solder for two bloody years and I just couldn't do it! This dude made me UNDERSTAND what soldering actually does! One day! And I can solder! Thanks so much! Your a gem!

@BranchusCreations 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!