Electronics need some really thin solder

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  1. mushky

    mushky gimme snails

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    Can anyone help me out and tell me where to get some really small diameter solder for working on a PS2 mainboard? I only need a small amount.

    The stuff I've got is way to wide to work with.

    Product codes etc would be brilliant :D thanks in advance.
     
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  2. Dinh

    Dinh What's a Dremel?

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    I saw some .11 diameter solder at RadioShcack when iwas buying a Iron for my xbox
     
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  3. mushky

    mushky gimme snails

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    Thanks mate, but I need somewhere online really. UK based.
     
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  4. Springs

    Springs Boing boing

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    try maplins.. or an electrical shop...
     
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  5. Kermet

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    Think the thinest Maplins do is 0.8mm.

    EDIT: Farnell do 0.5mm...
     
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  6. star882

    star882 What's a Dremel?

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    One clever trick: flatten regular solder with pliers and use wire cutters to cut the flattened section lengthwise.
     
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  7. mushky

    mushky gimme snails

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    I love you.

    :rock:
     
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  8. cpemma

    cpemma Ecky thump

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    Maplin have gone all lead-free... :waah: :waah: :waah:

    That only leaves Rapid, unless you want OTT delivery from RS.
     
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  9. Kermet

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    Whats wrong with lead-free? I've noticed virtually no difference (using lead free silver solder) in ease of use, reliability etc. Though saying that I do a small amount of pretty standard type soldering.
     
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  10. mushky

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    Cool, I should be able to sort something out now. Thanks :)

    Is it a good time to ask about flux? i.e. should I be using some? I've read about it, but never used/seen it before..
     
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