I just wanted to thank you for making this video. I couldn't for the life of me figure out how solder dots were done. I also wouldn't have figured it out on my own. So thank you!
It depends on solder composition as well. For instance, Solder with lead melts at a lower temp. It should work with other solder at that temp. sI also use a rheostat to keep temps even and adjust temp higher or lower according to whether the solder is melting or not. Give a try!
I own a Hakko F-601 with built-in temp control. It goes to 540 degrees. I see an earlier answer that states you go to a temp of 750. Does this mean my Hakko iron is not hot enough to be successful with creating dots? Thanks.
Hi...What happen if I use a solder not lead free like in Tiffany (60/40)? I can't find it in my country or it's so much expensive than the other one? It's bad for the skin later on?
solder that is not lead free is not good for lungs. There is lead in the 60/40. It works fine for the project but if you use that solder make sure the window is open and you use either a solder fume mask or run a carbon filter fan. hope that helps!
I just wanted to thank you for making this video. I couldn't for the life of me figure out how solder dots were done. I also wouldn't have figured it out on my own. So thank you!
Stephanie Lau thank you for your kind words. I am glad the video helped you. Please share my tutorial with others. ☺
Thankyou so much for this video, I’ve been so frustrating trying to figure it out, now I know, Yay!
Thank-you for this. I am fairly new to the world of soldering and do believe I am addicted !
Gracias lo que nadie me ha querido enseñar lo he aprendido de usted
I am struggling to find a decent soldering iron. Can you reccomend one? Your work is very pretty.
It depends on solder composition as well. For instance, Solder with lead melts at a lower temp. It should work with other solder at that temp. sI also use a rheostat to keep temps even and adjust temp higher or lower according to whether the solder is melting or not. Give a try!
I own a Hakko F-601 with built-in temp control. It goes to 540 degrees. I see an earlier answer that states you go to a temp of 750. Does this mean my Hakko iron is not hot enough to be successful with creating dots? Thanks.
Perfect! 😘
Hi...What happen if I use a solder not lead free like in Tiffany (60/40)? I can't find it in my country or it's so much expensive than the other one? It's bad for the skin later on?
solder that is not lead free is not good for lungs. There is lead in the 60/40. It works fine for the project but if you use that solder make sure the window is open and you use either a solder fume mask or run a carbon filter fan. hope that helps!
@@LynneSuprock tks a lot! I mean if its bad if i do a pendant for example....its alergenic? Do you know?
@@rustikajoyeriaartesanal1811 lead is absorbed through the skin too and should not be worn as jewelry.
@@LynneSuprock ohhh...ok..thanks a lot!
What temperature are you running on the iron?
Hi Kat. I use a rheostat and put between 7 and 8. about 750 degrees
Mine just comes up to a point and won’t round up. What am I doing wrong?
Apply flux onto the point and then use the iron to round out the solder. Be quick as to not totally melt the solder down flat.
Thank you!
Do you have a link to the flux paste you’re using?
@@apal1257 i use either lenox water soluble paste flux or worthington water soluble paste flux.
Thanks again!