
Sudo the Banned
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I've racked up 1,600 points on thinkgeek, and I was wondering if I should get this:
http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/b70c/#tabs
anyone have any experience with this?
I am liking the bacon scented air freshener a lot
I believe I bought it at Lowes, liquid solder :-}
That said, learning to solder is the best thing you could do, I'd spend it on something else personally but if you dislike soldering then go for it.
One thing I can say is, don't forget your tinner. I thought it was something I didn't need until I did some research and found the proper ways to use it. Now that I know to tin my iron after I clean it for storage, I think I'll have this one around for a while.
Tip #2: Less is more.
I was amazed at how little solder I needed after proper tinning. It really doesn't take as much as one with no experience would think it would to make a good solid strong connection.
I'm sure a lot of you know this already but, I didn't so I figured I'd share for others who were in my situation. I hope this helps someone.
Just my opinion but, wire glue sounds like a half cocked shortcut that will probably leave you with half cocked results. And a 2 hour drying time as well? My patience is already too short as it is. ("I don't have all day to start felling good."-Sealab 2021)
Proper soldering techniques are something else to look up. They really help.
Personally I would encourage practising and getting a decent iron, solder (leaded if possible - I can't get it here which sucks!), tip tinner/cleaner, etc. I think all of my stuff come to around £70 but I'm set up for a long time with this iron etc.
Save up your points for something cool like this, in case the zombies ever do take over *stress*
www.thinkgeek.com/product/17fc/
@ Niek I like your " home brew " glue idea!
I agree with @Antron007. Tinning is the key to soldering.