Thanks Greg, I ordered one, your guidance much appreciated.
Aloha,
David
--- In "Greg Weddig" <>
wrote:
>
> David,
> I have soldered a lot of cable over the years, now that it's not
part
> of my job I enjoy it again. I have most always used a Weller
WLC100.
> They are widely available. Be sure to get a few tools to help
you do
> the job:
>
> Look at the available tips and determine which one is the most
useful,
> I tend to use the skinny screwdriver tip shaped one for XLR
connectors.
> Solder sucker, for removing extra solder
> Hemostats, for holding cable and connectors
> a little Panavice can also be used for holding connectors. Or use
a
> vicegrip lightly clamped to the connector with electrical tape to
> protect the finish.
> A few colors of heat shrink in different sizes, you will want to be
> sure to put a small piece over the shield wire.
> A little tin of tip cleaner is alway useful.
>
> A good pair of safety glasses, that don't slide off you nose when
you
> are leaning over small work.
> If possible soldier outdoors, any soldier, lead, silver tin or
> otherwise is not meant to be inhaled or injested. If you are
> soldering indoors get fitted for a respirator or use a exhaust
system.
> Be sure to wash your hands after soldering.
>
> Watch your heat, too cold and you'll be frustrated, too hot and
you'll
> be melting the wire insulation. PRACTICE, it takes a while to get
the
> hang of it.
>
> And finally, don't forget to put the boot on the wire, BEFORE you
> solder it.
>
> --greg weddig
> Baltimore, MD
> http://gregweddig.net
>
>
> --- In "David Kuhn"
> <dkuhn012001@> wrote:
> >
> > Greetings and Happy Holidays from Hawai`i!
> >
> > Armed with a reel of Canare Starquad and a batch of Neutrik
> > connectors, I'm finally delving into making up
> > my own cables. The cheap soldering tool I have is hampering my
> > progress. Can someone recommend an adequate soldering station?
I
> > don't expect to do anything more complex
> > than cables.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > David
> >
> >
> >
> > >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
> > David Kuhn
> > www.SoundsHawaiian.com
> > Kaua'i, Hawaii
> > dkuhn@
> > dkuhn012001@
> > 808 335 0398
> > Mail to: PO Box 1018
> > Waimea, HI 96796
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