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Re: The How-To Geek Guide to Making Your Own Custom Ethernet Cables
04/26/11 08:29 AM
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> The problem is that you're not "tinning" the tip. If the tip is black, that's
> oxidation that prevents the tip from transferring heat to whatever you're trying to
> solder. The tip should have a thin coating of solder on it.
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> I think this is the stuff I have (I'll look tomorrow). Go get some ASAP...
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> Tip Tinner/Cleaner Compound
> http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062721
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That stuff I don't have. I've got flux though.
> Get a roll of "desoldering braid". You'd be surprised how handy this shit is.
I still got a roll of it from my days studying electronics, as well as a solder pump - that's real handy. 
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