We were always taught to apply heat to the job and not the solder. The separate flux and solder really do make it easier than the multicore stuff. Nice demo Jenny and co.
Well done Jenny and Thank You for the key tip to me, the use of liquid FLUX. I'm also getting a COOLER iron, as my cool one was a 75. George B. White from the USA.
The Flux and solder combination here makes something perceived as skilled just a little easier to the unskilled. But when it comes to soldering I guess it's practice and more practice Nice video Jenny.
Good video, Jen. When soldering prep is everything so clean wires and tip. Between every soldering wipe the iron tip on a slightly damp, wet sponge to clean the tip then add the solder. For joining wires, I like to make sure the ends cannot move so use a 'helping hand' where possible. Electricians solder with flux in it isnt always good to use.
Hot iron and flux, that's it! It's like magic! As for making my own rails, well... I'm glad you did to first Jen that's all I can say because I certainly don't want to have a go 😂
Good job. I watched a DCC Concepts video, bought the stuff you used an a new iron from them and I got much better results. I still avoid it where possible so I may never get confident.
Excellent video and probably one of the best soldering demonstrations I have seen. I will definitely be getting some of that solder and flux. For you to do the rail making and for the first time in front of the camera - I take my hat off to you! You must have the "Patience of Job"
In Canada we use a 60/40 rosin core solder,, and some rosin flux for electrical /electronic work, 95/5 is a high heat solder used for DC motor service or water supply lead free stuff
Hi Jenny Even using fluxed solder, if you also flux the wire and rail the solder will flow readily. Try it with you old solder yourself. I have always used separate flux to both wire and rail. I do not use unleaded solder under any circumstances it is a nightmare so we as a club stay well clear
Looks good Jenny. Next step, prove this works for droppers without melting the sleepers. I think that causes many of us the biggest problems. The track load looks great by the way.
Hi Jenny, The soldering iron you are using looks like an older style weller professional work station iron, I've used one for over 30 years. The tips are iron plated to prolong the life and come different sizes and operating temperature's which is indicated by the number on the tip. 6 = 600 fahrenheit 7 = 700 fahrenheit etc. Regards, David.
You can still use your old solder/flux mix, just use your new flux with it too. A quite powerful iron is also good, just dab it to the work piece so that the surrounding area doesn't have time to heat up, the flux will pull the solder to where its needed.
Yes, or if you have a bit of copper pot scrubbing pad handy, use that. I’ve seen people glue or tape copper pads to the side of their soldering iron stand for frequent tip cleaning. Sponge, scrubber, flux, and tin (in that order) gives a lovely tip to work with.
If you are using leaded solder make sure that you have ventilation to take away the vapours or you could suffer health problems later in life,try and use unleaded solder where possible.
Soldering is rather over-rated IMHO Jenny. Having built a large radius LH point from a Marcway copper clad sleeper kit, that was enough though it turned out well due to alot of care being taken. And similar for under baseboard wiring, needs rapid connectors to make life easy. Re flux, its v important to keep it away from fingers and wash your hands as its very caustic and if you rub it near your eyes, can be v nasty. You cant get away from from soldering eg for LEDS etc but I would rather use an alternative when possible. PS for someone who had major dramas trying to build a Wills kit a while back, I think you have gone to even further extremes here 😏
We were always taught to apply heat to the job and not the solder.
The separate flux and solder really do make it easier than the multicore stuff.
Nice demo Jenny and co.
Well done Jenny and Thank You for the key tip to me, the use of liquid FLUX. I'm also getting a COOLER iron, as my cool one was a 75. George B. White from the USA.
After watching the video it’s encouraging me to have another go at soldering Jenny,a good informative video.👍😀😀😀🚂
Thanks Jenny. I'm just psycing myself up to solder a few bits on a Gauge 1 kit.
The Flux and solder combination here makes something perceived as skilled just a little easier to the unskilled. But when it comes to soldering I guess it's practice and more practice Nice video Jenny.
Good video, Jen. When soldering prep is everything so clean wires and tip. Between every soldering wipe the iron tip on a slightly damp, wet sponge to clean the tip then add the solder. For joining wires, I like to make sure the ends cannot move so use a 'helping hand' where possible. Electricians solder with flux in it isnt always good to use.
Super thanks for the video, I will now give it a go
Hot iron and flux, that's it! It's like magic!
As for making my own rails, well...
I'm glad you did to first Jen that's all I can say because I certainly don't want to have a go 😂
Good job. I watched a DCC Concepts video, bought the stuff you used an a new iron from them and I got much better results. I still avoid it where possible so I may never get confident.
Excellent video and probably one of the best soldering demonstrations I have seen. I will definitely be getting some of that solder and flux. For you to do the rail making and for the first time in front of the camera - I take my hat off to you! You must have the "Patience of Job"
In Canada we use a 60/40 rosin core solder,, and some rosin flux for electrical /electronic work, 95/5 is a high heat solder used for DC motor service or water supply lead free stuff
Hi Jenny Even using fluxed solder, if you also flux the wire and rail the solder will flow readily. Try it with you old solder yourself. I have always used separate flux to both wire and rail. I do not use unleaded solder under any circumstances it is a nightmare so we as a club stay well clear
I have never used flux.I will be getting a bottle today.Cheers
Very good video Jenny.
I am quite familiar with soldering myself by building a loudspeaker from scratch and soldering steam pipes and diesel wires
GOOD JOB
Good to see you having a go. My soldering is a bit hit and miss but I’m getting there.
Looks good Jenny. Next step, prove this works for droppers without melting the sleepers. I think that causes many of us the biggest problems. The track load looks great by the way.
Great detailed video
Well done Jenny looks good.
Hi Jenny, The soldering iron you are using looks like an older style weller professional work station iron, I've used one for over 30 years. The tips are iron plated to prolong the life and come different sizes and operating temperature's which is indicated by the number on the tip. 6 = 600 fahrenheit 7 = 700 fahrenheit etc. Regards, David.
Good job done
You can still use your old solder/flux mix, just use your new flux with it too. A quite powerful iron is also good, just dab it to the work piece so that the surrounding area doesn't have time to heat up, the flux will pull the solder to where its needed.
What you need is a brass brush to brush the tip of the iron when it’s hot. This will remove any remaining solder leaving a nice clean tip.
Yes, or if you have a bit of copper pot scrubbing pad handy, use that. I’ve seen people glue or tape copper pads to the side of their soldering iron stand for frequent tip cleaning. Sponge, scrubber, flux, and tin (in that order) gives a lovely tip to work with.
If you are using leaded solder make sure that you have ventilation to take away the vapours or you could suffer health problems later in life,try and use unleaded solder where possible.
Watching this while soldering...
Good job Jen ! Now for the impossible , teach your friend Ken Patterson to actually say solder and not sodder .
Soldering is rather over-rated IMHO Jenny. Having built a large radius LH point from a Marcway copper clad sleeper kit, that was enough though it turned out well due to alot of care being taken. And similar for under baseboard wiring, needs rapid connectors to make life easy. Re flux, its v important to keep it away from fingers and wash your hands as its very caustic and if you rub it near your eyes, can be v nasty. You cant get away from from soldering eg for LEDS etc but I would rather use an alternative when possible. PS for someone who had major dramas trying to build a Wills kit a while back, I think you have gone to even further extremes here 😏
Hi Jenny, a bit more practice on the rail front I think!
My hand shakes when I try soldering