Kester 24-6337-0010 44 Rosin Core Solder 63/37 .020 1 lb. Spool
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In fact, this is a good solder for electrical uses. It is a large roll and is likely to be a lot more material than you need if you are only doing one keyboard. For instance, I work on home electronics all the time and have a roll I bought at least 3 years ago that I use almost every week. It would be best to go to Sparkfun if you only need a small amount. There's a company called KesterSolder.com that sells small quantities of solder for tiny jobs. It's not the Kester brand but it is a good solder for it.
One-third of a second is one. If it actually measures out to , then yes, even if it actually measures out at There is no size for this product smaller than 022" that is 1/32" *br>This product comes The thickness of the solder can be increased to 031" if you prefer.
Kester Solders have a single core design all across the range.
Selected User Reviews For Kester 24-6337-0010 44 Rosin Core Solder 63/37 .020 1 lb. Spool
There is a night and day difference between the Kester solder and the cheaper Chinese solder. Solder made of cheap materials had poor connections and was more difficult to work with. With Kester solder, the connections are bright and shiny even after reflow. The solder flows much easier and leaves a much easier cleaning process. Having forgotten about this solder I used decades ago, I thought it was an old one. After a long hiatus from my hobbies, I have found this solder to be an essential part of my work. Spend the extra money for this solder if you want your work to go faster and easier.
Initially, I had always used the cheapest quality solder I could find until I was taught to use some Kester solder by a high school electronics teacher. I am amazed at the difference. As a matter of fact, I had some cheap solder with Chinese writing on it and I tested it against the Kester and noticed the ease of use immediately. These particles melt more easily and flow more smoothly. They don't form blobs with tails like those nasty ones. The ugly solder joints had led me to believe I must be doing something wrong. The joints turned out to be crap because of the poor solder. (When used in the right ratio) Köster solder produces.
I use it on all my home improvement projects. My experience with it has been on circuit boards and on joining wires and it has melted and flowed effortlessly. Since 63/37 solder is made up of 63% lead and 37% tin, I selected it. A 60/40 blend has a melting point of 1,210°C, while 183°C is slightly lower. Because there is no semi-conductor in eutectic solders such as the 63/37, these solders are easier to handle. As with 60/40 solder, it has a solid point when melted. If you work with electronic components that need special care, it is worth the slightly higher cost. I love it and it works great with my Android phone.
In a nutshell, After the Radioshack Solder I used was becoming more difficult to find, I thought I'd try this one. I had been using the Silver Bearing Solder 62/36/2 from Radioshack until now. I have used this Kester 63/37 solder for a couple of years now, and I must say it is one of the best solders I have used! I have found this to be perfect for every project I have. In the vast majority of the SMD and IC work I do, this solder performs flawlessly. This is the solder I will use in its place of the silver bearing now, because I cannot tell a major difference between the two. This product is not to be missed, you won't be disappointed.
It is a night and day difference between this solder and one from the dollar store. It melts easily and adheres to pads easily. It works perfectly with SMD components. Get a quality brand of solder and maybe you'll find that soldering will become more enjoyable.
For commercial applications, lead-free solders will have to be used, but I haven't found them to be as effective as I would like. I don't have to worry about damaging components with this solder as it melts at a low temperature. An interlocking joint appears glossy and well-shaped after it flows.
There were three rolls of Chinese solder I purchased and all three of them were terrible. There is no way I will cut corners on solder ever again. These 3 rolls cost about what one roll of the Kester would have cost. As a hobbyist I will continue to use the Kester brand whenever solder is required in the future. As far as the quality of the solder joints are concerned, the Kester solder joints are far superior in Quality, Strength, and Ease of Melting and Flow.
Although I am a relative beginner, this is the best solder I've used so far. I've used lead-free solder before, but this is exponentially better, and it's Does not ball up as easily and is easier to melt and flow.