Learn how to solder thick gauge wire properly with today's Fast Tip! Whether you work with scratch build RC airplanes or you're just fixing up your RTF park flyer, this tip will come in handy!
All you need to do is smash the two thick gauge wires together.
With speaker wire (or similar) wrap the thick gauge to creating a strong joint. This makes the connection very strong even before you solder.
You'll need a solder iron that can heat properly solder your joint.
In case you are wondering, we use a Weller WESD51 Digital Soldering Station.
The solder will pull through the wire and create a very strong electrical connection!
Did we mention this type of solder connection is strong!? Well, it is. We hope you enjoyed this Fast Tip!
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Most of the time you can use the ones they use my second it adjust from 40 to 80amp depends but I like more heat than not enough so I use my weller gun for 35 bucks at Lowe's most of the time. To each his own ???
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That was nifty. Never seen that before. Excellent tip.
Thanks Dave.
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I have used the technique described in the article for quite a while now. One thing I would add is to lightly dab each of the splayed wire ends with some flux paste before meshing them together. The flux adds some slippage or lubrication to work the wire together and, most importantly, it will then be mixed inside the entangled mini-strands. If you tightly wrap the wire bundle together, and don't add flux, you'll find the solder has a tougher time working its way throughout the entire core. With flux, the solder is able to work through with capillary action quite easily.
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