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What's your solder of choice? (images2.imgbox.com)
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I recently came to the realization that I've been kinda punishing myself with cheap no-name solder that is really difficult to work with.

I reluctantly bought this (rather expensive) lead free solder for around $25 and the difference really took me by surprise - it melts and flows so easily!

Kinda got me wondering what everyone else has been using for solder, or what's worked well for you so far at least?

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[โ€“] caseyweederman@lemmy.ca 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

With no ventilation! Mmm, smells like dying brain cells.

[โ€“] roterabe@discuss.tchncs.de 5 points 10 months ago

The smoke is from the rosin core and flux. Lead free is equally bad for the lungs.

I wouldn't eat after touching Lead though.