Let's see your soldering station! (pics and poll)

[Dash Lashes]

@beans-on-toast -

what do you mean 'if the amp is sponge worthy'? what does a sponge worthy amp mean?

really cool document link btw

 

[nshuman]

@beans-on-toast -

what do you mean 'if the amp is sponge worthy'? what does a sponge worthy amp mean?

really cool document link btw

 

[Dash Lashes]

my spare FX888D:

this one's "lights out "

(it's actually blown rn.. does not work at all. idk what's wrong w/ it, but im going to call the CS # on the manual when i get a minute. I hope to just get a full replacement, which you know i'll keep the thread updated on. or on the status of this lil puppy's restoration)

 

[beans-on-toast]

@beans-on-toast -

what do you mean 'if the amp is sponge worthy'? what does a sponge worthy amp mean?

I had the Seinfeld reference in mind that nshuman posted. Elaine only had a limited supply of contraceptive sponges. Suitors had to be sponge worthy.

With all the knockoff soldering iron sponges out there, good sponges should only be used on worthy amps.

 

[Dash Lashes]

 

[B-string]

my spare FX888D:

this one's "lights out "

(it's actually blown rn.. does not work at all. idk what's wrong w/ it, but im going to call the CS # on the manual when i get a minute. I hope to just get a full replacement, which you know i'll keep the thread updated on. or on the status of this lil puppy's restoration)

Of course it doesn't work, some darn fool took it apart!

 

[agedhorse]

When the phone rings, do not answer the soldering iron

 

[fdeck]

Just a note about solder. Most countries outside the US now require lead-free. Among lead free solders, I'm finding that Kester K100 works a whole lot better than the tin-silver-copper stuff for hand soldering. Techni-Tool has it in spools, rather than in blocks for wave soldering machines. It's not perfect, but is a lot closer in behavior to good old lead-tin. And I still keep some lead-tin around for tricky repairs.

 

[GBassNorth]

I've had exceptionally good luck with this solder...

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[fdeck]

I've had exceptionally good luck with this solder...

SPECIAL PURCHASE! Guitar Solder- The ONLY stuff to use- 60/40

Yes, good old lead-tin, still the best. But... it's been banned in some countries.

 

[Dash Lashes]

here's one of my girls with her tip off:

... during routine change

(awe crumbs!... trouble getting camera to focus on the exact right thing)

 

[Dash Lashes]

 

[Dash Lashes]

just gave this baby a spring cleaning / this is her maximum level of clean #nofilter

 

[B-string]

Has this turned into a fun time with your camera thread?

 

[beans-on-toast]

I usually use Kester lead/tin solder. I also like the silver bearing solder (62/36/2) that Radio Shack sells: Link Removed

 

[B-string]

I honestly rarely drink alcohol, but I had a beer in the fridge that was less than a year old. I opened to toast my last 1 lb roll of Kester 60/40 multicore being used up. Said day. Radio Shack will be like that roll soon I am afraid.

 

[sjrash]

I honestly rarely drink alcohol, but I had a beer in the fridge that was less than a year old. I opened to toast my last 1 lb roll of Kester 60/40 multicore being u8sed up. Said day. Radio Shack will be like that roll soon I am afraid.

I just used the store locator. The one that was less than a mile from my house closed a few weeks ago. Luckily there is still a couple left near by.

 

[B-string]

I just used the store locator. The one that was less than a mile from my house closed a few weeks ago. Luckily there is still a couple left near by.

Yes, four stores within a 100 mile radius of me.....gone and online stock is very light/out of stock when the page is up and running.

 

[BurningSkies]

Stock up while you can...

I ended up making 4 XLR cords and 2 new instrument cables for my own setup today. I always forget how fussy it is to make XLRs.

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[nshuman]

Yes, four stores within a 100 mile radius of me.....gone and online stock is very light/out of stock when the page is up and running.

You guys are lucky in the US, you have so many cheap online alternatives with cheap shipping.

When I have a big order, I usually just bite the bullet on shipping and order from these guys:

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They sometimes have crazy good sales.