Soldering and other skills (was Re: QL-Quality (Was: ZX-81 Question))

From: Chuck Dickman <chd_1_at_nktelco.net>
Date: Sun Mar 31 19:12:16 2002

> It _will_ take practice. Just as a lot of other worthwhile things take
> practice..

I have taught a few co-ops and even a secretary to solder and I find
that
soldering is quite an art. Some can do it and some seem to never learn.
Practice and observation is very important. Noticing the color change
when
the solder goes from solid to liquid, or that enough solder is better
than
too much. De-soldering is even more difficult without the proper tools.

I enjoy soldering.... It is almost meditative.... but then it might just
be the flux fumes.... :-)
Received on Sun Mar 31 2002 - 19:12:16 BST