Ideas for TBHS

i had an idea for a soldering iron that works kinda like a glue gun except it shoots solder instead of glue i also have the hardest time soldering stuff and getting just the right amount of solder on them so if you could make this that would be awesome.

Former Member over 11 years ago in reply to D_Hersey

It may still work if the spool is mounted on the iron handle itself instead of having to travel the distance of the wire.
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Former Member over 11 years ago in reply to Former Member

i was thinking more like a glue gun
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Former Member over 11 years ago in reply to Former Member

With that idea like Mr. Hersey said you have to heat the surface you are soldering to for the material to bond also the melted solder would not extrude well enough to have a decent solder joint.
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Former Member over 11 years ago

thanks for all of the help now i can use proper technique when soldering. thanks!!!!
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mcb1 over 11 years ago in reply to Former Member

Josh
I know this is a bit late, but for others reading.
I found this guide very good to pass onto new people.
https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-guide-excellent-soldering/making-a-good-solder-joint

There is no requirement for 'forced solder' devices, as the amount varies with nearly every joint.
I've been involved with Schools where we take pupils with zero soldering skills and put together a Christmas Tree, and by lunchtime they have finished it, and they can solder well.

The key is knowing what to look for in the finished joint, so you can rectify the problem.
Be aware that oxidation can occur on the board and the component lead, so a simple wipe with an Eraser is enough to 'polish' the solder pad before you begin.

Mark
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Former Member over 11 years ago in reply to mcb1

Mark
thank you very much you really helped me with soldering.

Josh
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D_Hersey over 11 years ago

One more point is that we don't use solder to make the mechanical connection. The stuff we are soldering should be touching, wires should be twisted together or going into eyelets. Solid before solder ensures the electrical join.

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lean04 over 11 years ago

for what i understand you want to drip solder to the joint, like a glue gun would?, if that is the way you solder, there´s the problem, the solder should not touch the tip of the iron and then drop to the joint; the iron should heat up the pad and the lead and the solder should touch directly those parts, not the iron.. (common mistake, i facepalmed myself when i learnt that)
hope it helps
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D_Hersey over 11 years ago

K, my clever young fellows, how would y'all make selective sintering work?
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