[Elecraft] Re: Elecraft digest, Vol 4 #441 - 24 msgs

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From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:W3FPR@peoplepc.com]=20
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I prefer to solder the leads on after the crystal is mounted (it is the
quickest and easiest for me).  73,
Don W3FPR
 
I do it the same way as Don, but I have some liquid flux left over from
my employment days...I dip the tip of a dental pick into the flux and
apply it to the spot where the ground wire is touching the crystal can,
and it forms a tiny liquid bond between the wire and the can...I put a
blob of solder on the tip of the iron and touch it to the joint...The
solder immediately flows out onto the joint, probably in less that 2
seconds...I then clean the joint up with alcohol...I don't know where one
might be able to buy liquid flux formulated for electronics in a small
quantity...Mouser has it in one gallon cans for about $36... Somebody
must sell it in smaller quantities...

Jerry, wa2dkg