-------------- Original message ---------------------- From: Jim Wiley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > > 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 _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
