DIY Resistance Soldering Iron How-To: Building a Resistance Soldering Iron from Scratch
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2024
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Are you looking to take your soldering skills to the next level? Then this DIY resistance soldering iron tutorial is for you! In this video, we'll show you how to build your own resistance soldering iron from scratch, and demonstrate its power and versatility with a few examples.
First, let's talk about what makes resistance soldering different from traditional soldering. With resistance soldering, an electric current is passed through the metal to be soldered, creating intense localized heat that quickly melts the solder and fuses the metal together. This is particularly useful when working with thin or delicate metals, as it minimizes the risk of heat damage.
To build your own resistance soldering iron, you'll need a few key components. The heart of the system is a transformer that can handle the high current required for resistance soldering. In this video, we use a commercially manufactured OEM transformer with outputs specifically tailored for use on etched brass kits and other thin metal soldering projects.
You'll also need a set of electrodes, which are the part of the iron that actually come into contact with the metal being soldered. These electrodes should be made of a material with high electrical conductivity, such as copper or silver, and be sized appropriately for your project.
Once you have your transformer and electrodes, it's time to assemble your soldering iron. This involves mounting the electrodes onto a handle, and connecting them to the transformer with high-temperature wire. We show you step-by-step how to do this in the video, so don't worry if you're new to DIY electronics.
With your resistance soldering iron assembled and ready to go, it's time to put it to the test. In the video, we demonstrate how to solder a joint between a brass piece and a mild steel washer, using solder paste. Note the high temperature achieved in a short time that causes a strong bond to be made between these highly dissimilar metals.
But that's not all this soldering iron is capable of! We also show you how to create a clean and precise solder joint between two brass pieces, again using solder paste. This joint will be used in a project to create flashing lights for an HO scale level crossing, which you can check out on our UA-cam channel.
The beauty of resistance soldering is that it's incredibly versatile. Whether you're working with jewelry, electronic components, or model scenery, this soldering technique will make your projects faster, easier, and more precise. And because the heat is localized to the area being soldered, there's less risk of heat damage to surrounding materials.
In conclusion, building your own resistance soldering iron is a rewarding and valuable DIY project that will open up new possibilities in your soldering work. With the right components and a bit of know-how, you can create a powerful and efficient soldering tool that will serve you well for years to come. So why not give it a try and see what you can create?
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Nice work. We shared this video on our homemade tools forum this week 😎
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This thing works like a champ, I will more videos showing how it is set up and how I am using it And more detail on how to make the soldering iron, step by step. Be sure to get the book.
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