[Elecraft] OT solder pot

[thom2 at att.net]

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From: Jim Wiley <jwiley at alaska.net>
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> I scrape the dross (oxidized solder and flux residue) from the surface 
> of the solder bath as needed.  I manufactured the scrapers by cutting 
> strips of  0.010" stainless steel shim stock from a roll.  Each scraper 
> is about 1/2" wide and 6" long.  The length allows you to scrape the 
> dross before the heat transfers to your fingers.  The solder won't stick 
> to the stainless, so just scrape the dross off the tool with your 
> fingernail or a utility knife when it has cooled.
> 
> 

Alternately, I've found that a nickel (a five cent coin, which is apparently not made of nickel) is also an adequate method of cleaning up the surface of the solder pot -- hold the nickel with a tweezer or pliers.  The solder doesn't stick to the nickel either.


Tom WB2QDG
K2 1103