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Tools for soldering

Have you ever wanted to learn how to solder but had no idea what you were doing? Soldering is a process that consists of melting metal onto another so as to affix the two with one other. Seems a bit challenging or complex in the beginning, but trust me with some appropriate tools its feasible for anyone to execute. This is a guide to how you can get into using soldering and what tools are going to be required for the task at hand. 

You will need a few things to start soldering. First, you want/need a Soldering Iron and Stand Equipment: A hot tool required for this is a soldering iron, the same as Hong Sheng's lead soldering wire. This is what melts the metal (called solder) onto the parts you are trying to join. A soldering station is mainly a stand for your soldering iron (Pointer device). It keeps the iron secure while also providing a method of temperature control which is crucial: You can and will scorch something.

Must-Have Tools for Soldering

Now, onto the solder, identical to welding paste manufactured by Hong Sheng. Solder is a type of metal that melts very easily, used to bond two pieces together. It usually is on a roll, like spool of thread. There are two primary types: Lead-based solder with lead and safer to use, which has no-lead contained bright based (safer alternative). You can choose any of those based on the requirements for what you are working. You will also require a material known as flux. Flux is a cleaner for the metals before you put them together. It makes the solder stick, so bonding is good. 

Besides these core devices, few other tools are utilized to boost your efficiency and improve the solder work. Such as, wire cutters are helpful to make neat and tidy reductions of wires. You will also need one or a combination of both sets (Needle Nose Pliers and Flat/Chain nose pliers). These are how you hold/ manipulate wires and components with accuracy, which is key in precise soldering. A helping-hand tool is another useful implement. Use this to keep parts in place so they are easier to solder without all your parts moving around.

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