After that, I used de-soldering braid to remove the excess solder from the pads. Not everything came out perfectly. The second to last pad didn’t make it through the removal process.

If there is excess solder left over, use de-soldering braid to clean it up by pulling excess solder off the outside of the center pin. Tightening. Slide the pin back on and feed solder into the hole ...

It’s been a while since we’ve had a fresh How-To on the Hack-A-Day, and frankly we’ve missed them. To get things rolling, [Eliot] and I wanted to build a good knowledge base to he… ...

Wipe off any excess solder after making a joint. After making a joint, the craftsman should wipe any excess solder off the joint. This creates a neat appearance. While the joint is still hot, wipe it ...

Claiming to remove up to four times more solder than conventional wicks and faster than wicks based on Type-R fluxes, this new solder wick is made from fine copper wire woven ...

Most soldering stations have a spot for a damp sponge to wipe excess solder and other residue off the tip. I’ve seen engineers use a kitchen scour pad. Eye protection when soldering is a must. Molten ...

Excess solder on the pad might cause the device to tilt. In that case, one side would show very strong joint formations, while the other side shows nothing but opens. Q: How do people inspect the ...