[Elecraft] Tinning toroids with a solder pot

[Lou Roux]

In a recent message, Edward Kenworthy <edward@kenworthy.info> said....
>I've been thinking of buying a solder pot to tin the leads on all the
>toroids I'll have to make (K2, AATU, SSB, 160m etc etc).

It would be more economical to buy a cheap iron with a bigger bit,
Edward.  You could use it for tinning the toroids and I am sure it would
come in for other jobs in the future that require a larger bit.

73 de David G4DMP



I've found the GC electric desolder pump to be the most economical solution
(about $27.00 at Jamco). It's great for removing mis-installed components
and by inserting the toriod lead into the tube and adding a little solder,
let it cook for 5 or 10 seconds, the lead will come out clean, tinned and
ready to solder. Takes a little practice but it's worth it.

Good luck and have fun!

Lou - W6UR
K1-4 #1594 (for sale)
K2 #3578 (for keeps)