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Advances in Soldering Technology – Resistance Soldering
In the world of mechanics and electronics, many incredible advances that have been made and one of the most most interesting advances in the soldering field is the development of resistance soldering. Electrical resistance soldering irons are made for specific purposes and the heat for them is generated by the passing of a high amperage [...]
Keeping Your Weller Soldering Station Tip Clean
One of the most important things to keep in mind when using a Weller soldering station is to make sure that it does not get dirty, especially on the tip. No matter which soldering station you are using, knowing how to get a clean tip on soldering iron is the same. Looking at the cleaning options you [...]
Cold Solder Guns
If you are sick of burning yourself with a soldering iron you will find that you do not need to with the cold heart solder gun. There are a number of people out there who use soldering in their daily lives, but most of them do not know that your pronounce solder as soder, with [...]
Weller Soldering Irons – Which One?
If you’re looking for a soldering iron to complete any projects that you have there are many name brands that you can get including one of the range of Weller soldering irons. With these soldering irons you should be able to make or repair anything including stained glass among other things. With a wide selection [...]
Weller Soldering Iron Advice
Soldering irons become very hot so could easily be dangerous, so this is why you should first get advice on soldering if you don’t know how to solder already. You should always make sure that you know exactly what you are doing to ensure your safety and those around you if you have kids or [...]
7 Tips on How to Get The Most Out of Your Weller WES51 or WESD51
As with any equipment, a little bit of common sense when using a soldering station like the WES51 will go a very long way towards properly maintaining your tools and ensuring you get many years of use out of them. I have compiled a quick list of suggestions collected from my experiences over the years [...]
Top 5 Safety Tips for Using a Soldering Station Safely
Like many tools, soldering stations can be used safely by nearly anyone as long as the necessary precautions are taken. Remember that you are working with molten metal, and if it does come into contact with your skin you will get burnt! The tip of your soldering iron will often exceed 700 degrees F, so [...]
