Setting up for Soldering at Home
Setting up for Soldering at Home
You don’t need a professional jeweler’s studio to solder like the pros. Instructor, Joe Silvera shows how to set up for soldering at home safely and ergonomically. Learn what tools you’ll need to have your very own soldering setup at home.
This class has a run time of 14 minutes.
Pre-requisites
Tools
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Set up in a open room with ventilation near a window
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Wear natural fiber clothing and apron
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Protect your floor by covering it with an office mat or a carpet remnant
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Hair rubberband and bobby pins to pull back long hair, including bangs
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Adjustable height office chair
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Table top covering such as; ceramic floor tiles, steel sheet metal or tile backer board
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Soldering surface such as; Charcoal Block, Ceramic Solder Board,
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Cool (Quench) Cup with Gripping Tweezers - $14.95 - or cup of water
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Premium quality refined butane fuel
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Little Dipper Pickle Pot - $34.00 - with a tray to protect the table
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Fire extinguisher
Materials
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Solder
Optional
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Magnification eyeglass clip ons, or prescription
A much watch. Knowing nothing, I found this educational and very informing. Thanks for keeping me safe.
03/12/2015
Jennifer
Great class for learning about soldering and safety.
03/17/2015
Janice
I have just started a silversmithing course in the evenings and my teacher seemed to think setting up a soldering station at home was too hard. Thanks for some great practical advice that has encouraged me to try it.
03/25/2015
fandoogley
Makes soldering a little less scary and doable! Perfect for newbies!
03/26/2015
Mariel
Thank you so much for taking the fear out of this process. I am looking forward to making a soldering station and getting busy!
01/28/2016
Terry
I am just beginning to learn how to solder and this series of videos was excellent. There were many points made that I had not thought of such as protecting my floors from hot objects, the type of clothing to wear, the height of my work station and my chair, all of it was very educational and a MUST watch. I am looking forward to incorporating the tips you gave on soldering safety. Thanks so much!
02/08/2016
Nikki
Thanks Joe! I've been wanting to learn how to solder so I can expand my fabrication skills. It helped me to see your set up.
08/01/2017
Karen B
This is exactly what I've needed to fulfill one of my MAJOR bucket list items! Already gathering my items, Thanks!
12/16/2017
Chris P.
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