by Editor | Jan 10, 2020 | Reader Ingenuity
A popular application for soldering is making and repairing jewelry. This type of work requires a high level of precision and control due to the size of the components. I recently talked with someone about some interesting jewelry projects she has worked on and...
by Editor | Dec 13, 2019 | Reader Ingenuity, Snake Oil, Tools Worth Discovering
I was recently doing some research on model trains when I came across a blog dedicated to someone’s model railroad. I read through a few posts and looked at a few videos on his YouTube channel. His setup is quite impressive, and I decided to reach out to him...
by Editor | Nov 15, 2019 | Snake Oil
While a good quality soldering iron is critical for any soldering job, the solder itself is perhaps even more important. There are many different brands of solder on the market, but the majority of these will be one of two types: lead based and lead free. Lead Based...
by Editor | Oct 25, 2019 | DIY Repairs and Maintenance, Reader Ingenuity
I recently received an email from a customer who gave me a link to a video showing a guitar player using our Silver Bearing Solder Paste. The author of the video explains that a fret on his guitar was damaged when his guitar fell and hit a mic stand. The damage to his...
by Editor | Oct 24, 2019 | Tools Worth Discovering
I was answering emails at my desk today when a coworker of mine came in and told me that someone had an Iso-Tip question. This wasn’t anything unusual, but then I was told that this person was currently in the office. This was a first time I had a customer come...
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