How to Solder

Learn about soldering irons, soldering guns, circuit boards, and more from Jeff Koskulics in these Howcast videos.

ABOUT THE EXPERT

Jeff Koskulics

Jeff Koskulics is a visiting professor at Stevens Institute of Technology doing experimental research in the field of ocean optics. As part of his research, Jeff develops printed circuit board electronics for specialized instrumentation. He has been soldering since 1999.

How to Solder

ABOUT THE EXPERT

Common Soldering Mistakes

Does Soldering Involve Hazardous Materials?

Does Your Core Solder Have Enough Flux for the Job?

How Does Solder Get Inside Copper if It Doesn't Melt?

How Hot Does a Soldering Iron Tip Get?

How Is a Wet Sponge Used in Soldering?

How Is Sandpaper Used in Soldering?

How to Change a Hot Soldering Tip

How to Create a Good Solder Joint

How to Pick a Tip for a Soldering Iron

How to Remove Components from a Circuit Board

How to Remove Solder

How to Remove Through-Hole Components from a Circuit Board

How to Solder Safely

How to Solder Surface Mount Components onto Circuit Boards

How to Solder with Jeff Koskulics

How to Use a Soldering Iron Stand

How to Use a Soldering Vise

Soldering Chemicals & Flux Remover

Soldering Iron vs. Soldering Gun

Soldering vs. Brazing vs. Welding

What Can Interfere with the Soldering Process?

What Is a Printed Circuit Board?

What Is Flux & How Is it Used in Soldering?

What Is Reflow Soldering?

What Is RoHS Solder?

What Is Solder?

What Is Soldering?

What Is the Eutectic Point when Soldering?

What Is the Melting Point of Solder?

What Is Tinning the Tip of a Soldering Iron?

What Materials Do You Need for Soldering?

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