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.

X. Common Soldering Mistakes Promo Image

ZC. Does Soldering Involve Hazardous Materials? Promo Image

L. Does Your Core Solder Have Enough Flux for the Job? Promo Image

Z. How Does Solder Get Inside Copper if It Doesn't Melt? Promo Image

H. How Hot Does a Soldering Iron Tip Get? Promo Image

F. How Is a Wet Sponge Used in Soldering? Promo Image

T. How Is Sandpaper Used in Soldering? Promo Image

M. How to Change a Hot Soldering Tip Promo Image

J. How to Create a Good Solder Joint Promo Image

I. How to Pick a Tip for a Soldering Iron Promo Image

Q. How to Remove Components from a Circuit Board Promo Image

P. How to Remove Solder Promo Image

R. How to Remove Through-Hole Components from a Circuit Board Promo Image

ZB. How to Solder Safely Promo Image

O. How to Solder Surface Mount Components onto Circuit Boards Promo Image

ZF. How to Solder with Jeff Koskulics Promo Image

D. How to Use a Soldering Iron Stand Promo Image

E. How to Use a Soldering Vise Promo Image

ZD. Soldering Chemicals & Flux Remover Promo Image

ZE. Soldering Iron vs. Soldering Gun Promo Image

Y. Soldering vs. Brazing vs. Welding Promo Image

ZA. What Can Interfere with the Soldering Process? Promo Image

N. What Is a Printed Circuit Board? Promo Image

K. What Is Flux & How Is it Used in Soldering? Promo Image

S. What Is Reflow Soldering? Promo Image

U. What Is RoHS Solder? Promo Image

C. What Is Solder? Promo Image

A. What Is Soldering? Promo Image

V. What Is the Eutectic Point when Soldering? Promo Image

G. What Is the Melting Point of Solder? Promo Image

W. What Is Tinning the Tip of a Soldering Iron? Promo Image

B. What Materials Do You Need for Soldering? Promo Image

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