I think I am ready to start soldering. I have not done this before and am not sure.
When do you begin to solder your track?
Roch
When do you begin to solder your track?
Roch
I got to ask, have you looked at this edition of the Gauge eMag? You might want to do that before you go soldering rails. The mag can be found here:Gauge Mag Jan 08
There's an article there that just might help you.:mrgreen:
Read the article. I warn about using acid flux in it and there are a lot of pointers on just how to solder tracks. It takes you through the basics to a finished job.The layout is about 2' x 4' and I am using acid flux. Is there non-acid flux? I stopped soldering till I got better advice anyway. I did some practice with scraps and the solder don't stick without the flux. It is difficult to work with and I thought about not doing it, but I spent $ on it and do not want it to go to waste. Could use more input and may change my mind again.
I use a Cold Heat soldering tool, I got it for a present one year, and thought it was cheap, but it works really good! I've never melted ties with it, it heats the rail up so quick and cools down almost insantly. The tips break farily easily, so you can't apply very much pressure, but you shouldn't have to anyway. It heats up the rail enough to melt the solder on the other side in about 3-5 seconds, and your done!
I still think you should take some time to at least do some practice soldering. Just my opinion. You know what an opinion is worth.