I guess what I'm trying to say is the tip isn't getting hot enough and it's been difficult to solder the connection points on the pots for example because it's quite fine work.
I have researched soldering techniques online and have also found that I can use steel wool to wipe off excess debris on the tip.
Is this advised?
Originally Posted by Alkay
Provided that the steel wool is oil-free, it should be okay as long as you re-tin the tip of your soldering iron afterwards, but what you really want to use is some specially treated brass-wool which you can buy from Jaycar Electronics, brass wool is better at cleaning soldering iron tips.
When you go to solder a ground wire to the back part of a pot, use a piece of sandpaper, a pocket knife, or a file to scratch the area where you want to solder so that it looks silvery or shiny, this makes it easier to solder to the metal cover on the back of the pot, you can also sand the solder lugs on the output jack, doing this ensures that the solder takes to the metal better and produces a good solder joint.
Last edited by DrNomis_44; 19-02-2016 at 07:37 PM.
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