Hello Peter,
The S Helper flex is weathered - use a fiberglass eraser or wire
wheel on a Dremel ( wear goggles!) to clean the weathering off both sides &
the bottom of the rail. If you have good iron contact and still not getting
good joint adhesion, go to a bigger wattage iron.
Alan Evans
Getting ready to do same on our COSG layout.
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From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of
Peter Gagnon
Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2008 6:05 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: {S-Scale List} Soldering SHS code 125 flex
The SDS Gaugers are putting together some S MOD modules, and have
selected SHS flex track (code 125/131) as our standard. In order to get
smooth curves without "boxed" joints, I'm attempting to solder a couple
of sections of SHS flex track together, but am not getting good
results. Basically, the joint is not whetting and the solder is not
flowing. My assumption is that I'm not getting enough heat on the
joint - I'm using a 40watt iron and lead free electrical solder.
If any of you folks have experience in this area, Id appreciate any
sugggestions as to technique and tools that will help me get good
dependable solder joints.
Thanks...
Peter Gagnon
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