Yeah Marty, more heat!! You just need a better iron. Mine has a temp read out and I run it at about 800 degrees. You’ll get it figured out. Gonna be a cool lookn barge.
I completely agree with Tadd, I brought a quality one with temperature adjustment and it really is a game changer from the cheap adjustable one I got from Lidls. I never clean it with damp sponge, always clean it in the gold scourer after each pass. I know some people will say that’s not necessary but if the tip is clean then you’re half way there. Your confidence will change big time, trust me.
i had similar issues thursday night. im new myself however heat was my main issue . made a big difference when i cranked mine up. hope that helps maybe a little
Good morning Marty. Holding parts down with a squared off popsicle stick until the solder cools helps keep the heat on the object you are soldering. Anything metal draws heat away from the chassis. I can't wait to see the finished chassis after you resolder it with your new iron.
Just a couple tips Marty, like others say you need more heat. 25W is good for wiring, but 45-50W is what you want for chassis building. Good luck with your new iron. it should make your soldering easier. For holding parts in place while soldering, the cheap bamboo chop sticks from an oriental restaurant works well. Sometimes cutting a notch or a flat angle on the end helps to hold a part too. I've used round BBQ skewers too, but I don't find they work as well. Enjoy the rest of your build. I'll follow your other videos as you release them.
I know other builders have their own ways, but I use an 80watt Weller Iron with a home made solid 10mm copper tip. It sounds overkill, but it's not, it's all about the angle of the tip grind, how much tip you keep in contact with the work and how long you leave the tip on the brass. 🙂 I have a 25 and 40watt as well, but they are mostly used for wires and very small jobs, chassis are done on the 80.
Rob, How did you make your own tip? I am really curious..do you have a video where your soldering iron is visible so i can see the homemade tip? I have an 80 watt soldering iron but the tip is too big.
@@twolinesslotcars Hi it looks like it's coming out nice, if you don't have a vent station at least put a fan blowing lightly from the side of you so it blows the smoke past the chassis and to the side so you don't breath it in...even do this when soldering. 👍👍
When you solder any joint with iron or steel (piano wire) you need an acid flux in order for the metal to get etched so the solder bonds to it. You can also use an acid flux on brass/copper joints too, except wiring. Rosin & paste fluxes work on brass/copper joints as well. Not all paste fluxes are the same & both acid & rosin flux are available as liquids. I recommend you read the labels before purchasing.
Good work Marty, and you've appeased the Jorge by soldering on camera :)
😂😂thanks Dave!
Yeah Marty, more heat!! You just need a better iron. Mine has a temp read out and I run it at about 800 degrees. You’ll get it figured out. Gonna be a cool lookn barge.
Thanks Tadd!!! That is what I needed!
I completely agree with Tadd, I brought a quality one with temperature adjustment and it really is a game changer from the cheap adjustable one I got from Lidls.
I never clean it with damp sponge, always clean it in the gold scourer after each pass. I know some people will say that’s not necessary but if the tip is clean then you’re half way there. Your confidence will change big time, trust me.
i had similar issues thursday night. im new myself however heat was my main issue . made a big difference when i cranked mine up. hope that helps maybe a little
Thanks Eric!!
Good morning Marty. Holding parts down with a squared off popsicle stick until the solder cools helps keep the heat on the object you are soldering. Anything metal draws heat away from the chassis. I can't wait to see the finished chassis after you resolder it with your new iron.
Thanks for the tips!!
Great job Marty. Thanks for sharing your build. Really enjoyed that. Look forward to upcoming build videos. Later!
Thanks man!
Nice job, sir! Tackling a project and overcoming the learning curve!
I am trying.. lol
You're an inspiration to us other non-soldering fools. Lol
Valiant effort Marty. Learning is the fun part. Once mastered, a lot of things seem like a chore.
We will get there MadP
Keep going, your doing well. The more you do it, the more you will love it!
Bob
I hope so! Thanks Bob!
Just a couple tips Marty, like others say you need more heat. 25W is good for wiring, but 45-50W is what you want for chassis building. Good luck with your new iron. it should make your soldering easier. For holding parts in place while soldering, the cheap bamboo chop sticks from an oriental restaurant works well. Sometimes cutting a notch or a flat angle on the end helps to hold a part too. I've used round BBQ skewers too, but I don't find they work as well. Enjoy the rest of your build. I'll follow your other videos as you release them.
Thanks for the tips, Bill! All really good things to use.
Happy Saturday fellow slotterheads and Marty. Good choice to upgrade to a better iron.have a great weekend.
Hey Dafingers!!!
Fantastic👏
Marty, I like the sliding chassis idea.
Thanks 👍 we will see if it turns out like it is on my head
I know other builders have their own ways, but I use an 80watt Weller Iron with a home made solid 10mm copper tip. It sounds overkill, but it's not, it's all about the angle of the tip grind, how much tip you keep in contact with the work and how long you leave the tip on the brass. 🙂 I have a 25 and 40watt as well, but they are mostly used for wires and very small jobs, chassis are done on the 80.
Rob, How did you make your own tip? I am really curious..do you have a video where your soldering iron is visible so i can see the homemade tip? I have an 80 watt soldering iron but the tip is too big.
@@twolinesslotcars Marty, would it be better for you if I made a quick video about my irons and tips?
@@SwiftSlots I would not want to trouble you.. but it would probably be a great resource.
@@twolinesslotcars I'll do it for you all tomorrow, it's easy to do though and you'll have a great iron !!
G'day Marty, tip for soldering is too get our iron nice and hot , you are having go ,good work Marty
Thanks 👍 hope all is well your way!
This should be cool when finished. I bet you use some flux paste on the parts you are soldering and it will flow and make the solder work much better.
I hope so! Yes, acid flux.. it is kind of nasty to work with…
@@twolinesslotcars Hi it looks like it's coming out nice, if you don't have a vent station at least put a fan blowing lightly from the side of you so it blows the smoke past the chassis and to the side so you don't breath it in...even do this when soldering. 👍👍
When you solder any joint with iron or steel (piano wire) you need an acid flux in order for the metal to get etched so the solder bonds to it. You can also use an acid flux on brass/copper joints too, except wiring. Rosin & paste fluxes work on brass/copper joints as well. Not all paste fluxes are the same & both acid & rosin flux are available as liquids. I recommend you read the labels before purchasing.
I think yo are doing great. You solder better than I do, LOL, your younger.
I am learning Richard!
Thanks Marty Jorge said you need at lest 30 watts, Rob likes 60 Watts, I say go big. Lol.
Go big or go home!! 😂😂😂
Tinning the surfaces before soldering would help!
Thanks John! I need to do a better job prepping the surface, for sure.
Great video! Did you trim your motor bracket at the bottom so to be flush with the motor?
I didn't…
Thank you! That’s why I have a gap in my chassis set up.
Hi Marty love your choice of car can you tell me where you bought your set up pin board from.
Slotcarcorner.com, they have everything you need to start scratch building.. even 1/32 and 1/25 chassis kits.
@@twolinesslotcars thanks Marty
Someone build me a slot car that says Alex Jones and Infowars on it. I want to bring it to every track I race at. I hate Marxisim.
I thought this was a slot car video?
😂