by Editor | Jan 10, 2020 | Cool Information, DIY / Hobbyist Soldering Projects
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 | Nov 15, 2019 | Battery Powered Soldering Irons, Cool Information, Customer Service
While a good quality soldering iron is critical for any soldering job, the solder itself is also 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. Both types of solder have...
by Editor | Oct 25, 2019 | Cool Information, DIY / Hobbyist Soldering Projects
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 11, 2019 | Battery Powered Soldering Irons, Cool Information, DIY / Hobbyist Soldering Projects, Electronics Soldering Projects
As anyone who works with model railroads knows, cordless soldering iron kits are a valuable tool. You can connect wires by twisting them together or using a terminal block, but soldering them together is by far the superior method of joining wires together. Soldering...
by Editor | Jun 25, 2019 | Cool Information, DIY / Hobbyist Soldering Projects
Simply move the heat gun over the wood, making sure to go with the grain. Go over the entire piece slowly and evenly, and you’ll make even a fresh cut piece of wood look distressed. The slower you go, the more the wood will darken. You can also add stain...
by Editor | Jun 13, 2019 | Butane Torches, Cool Information, DIY / Hobbyist Soldering Projects
Most of us have at least one piece of old furniture that could use some refurbishing. A new coat of paint can make even the most rustic of items look brand new. However, removing the original coat can be a pain. That’s where our heat gun comes in! Paint Removal...
