[GuShH] wrote a guide for making your own rosin-based solder flux. According to [Stephen] — who sent in the tip and tried this method himself — is works well, it’s cheap, but you will need to clean up ...

Soldering flux is (or at least, should be) one of the ubiquitous features of any electronics bench. It serves the purpose of excluding oxygen from a solder joint as it solidifies, and in most cases ...

Need a soldering iron that reaches extreme temperatures? This DIY tool hits 1000°C and can be made with everyday components. Great for electronics repairs, creative builds, or just learning how ...