Thanks to all those who gave me suggestions about tinning wire in 
preparation for soldering connections.

My next question is has anyone ever dealt with shrink tubing as a way to 
further protect soldered connections.  If so,are there any additional tricks 
of the trade that can be suggested?

73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Scott Howell" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2011 9:21 AM
Subject: Re: Best way to tin wire in preparation for soldering connections


> Well I cannot specifically speak to coax, but for wiring up keys etc. I =
> have generally wrapped the solder around the wire and applied heat. Once =
> the solder falls off I know all is good. Now I certainly have fried my =
> finger tips, but I guess that is why a set of those helping hands or =
> whatever they are called come in handy. SOmething you can clamp the work =
> piece in.
> I never quite mastered the center conductor on coax, but maybe the =
> connectors have changed so you have an easier time or do not need to =
> solder it. I'd be curious about what others say as well.
>
> On Dec 22, 2011, at 8:55 AM, Tom Behler wrote:
>
>> Hi, all.
>>=20
>> As many of you know, I have been gradually getting into the world of =3D=
>
>> working with various types of coax connectors, including crimp/solder =
> =3D
>> connectors from The RF Connection.
>>=20
>> One of my best elmers in this regard has been Steve (KW3A).  His =
> patient =3D
>> answers to all of my questions are very much appreciated.
>>=20
>> Anyway, I have a question here that I thought was general enough that =
> =3D
>> others on the list might benefit from the various responses I might =
> get.
>>=20
>> My     question is what is the safest and most blind-friendly way to =
> tin =3D
>> wire inpreparation for soldering?  In particular, I=3DE2=3D80=3D99m =
> thinking =3D
>> of the center conductor on a piece of coax, and stranded wire that =
> might =3D
>> be used for other purposes.
>>=20
>> As always, thanks for any suggestions that anyone comes up with, and, =
> in =3D
>> the meantime, I=3DE2=3D80=3D99ll continue my soldering 101 refresher =
> training =3D
>> here.  (grin)
>>=20
>> P.S.  I=3DE2=3D80=3D99m traveling and using my laptop at the current =
> time, so =3D
>> if my responses are a bit slow in coming, that=3DE2=3D80=3D99s why.
>>=20
>> 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>