Soldering 101: Introduction to Soldering
Video: Introduction to Soldering
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Learn the basics of soldering from Ganoksin instructors Pattie Parkhurst and Richard Sweetman. They walk you through the fundamentals like materials you will need for your soldering station, safety tips, torch assembly and getting comfortable with the torch.
Tools and Supplies:
Smith® Silver Smith™ Acetylene & Air Torch Kit w/ hose and regulator
#2 torch head for the Smith® torch
Acetylene tank
Striker
Soldering bricks
15 in. crescent wrench
Tweezers
Cross-locking tweezers
Soldering pick - titanium
Paste flux - white
Hard, medium, easy and extra easy solder
Pickle solution
Brass, copper or silver scrap metal
Copper tongs
Safety glasses
Leak detect
Torch igniter
Solderite pads
Charcoal bricks
Flat nosed pliers
Spray flux
Liquid flux
Flux brush
Third-hand
