[ben_r_]

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Do you guys recommend a pointed or flat solder tip for the Crack (without the speedball)?  Also, I heard someone on here recommend this tip tinner.  Is this something I should look into?  Or is just tinning the tip with my solder good enough?  I have the WES51 solder.

Chisel tip is what I recommend and just tinning the tip with solder should be good enough.

 

[Zashoomin]

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Do you guys recommend a pointed or flat solder tip for the Crack (without the speedball)?  Also, I heard someone on here recommend this tip tinner.  Is this something I should look into?  Or is just tinning the tip with my solder good enough?  I have the WES51 solder.

I personally like the pointed just because i can surface solder better but I think flat is going to be easier for soldering point to point.  Also you can just tin your own tips with solder...you don't need to spend $10 on something like that.  

 

[palmfish]

Another vote for chisel tip here. And solder is all you need.

 

[GrindingThud]

Chisel tip.... Save the $ for good solder.
I like this solder.....a lot: http://www.ebay.com/itm/High-Tech-Rosin-Core-Silver-Bearing-Solder-1-5-Oz-2160630-/400539389561?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d42020e79

 

[brunk]

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Power transformers have arrived and we have begun the next round of packing Crack kits. Kits should begin shipping out tomorrow with many, many more to follow over the next week or so.

Woo hoo, my kit has shipped and will be here on the 26th! Thanks Doc 

 

[Zashoomin]

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Woo hoo, my kit has shipped and will be here on the 26th! Thanks Doc 

I ordered the reduction phono preamp can't wait to start building it.  Hope it ships soon.  
 
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Chisel tip.... Save the $ for good solder.
I like this solder.....a lot: http://www.ebay.com/itm/High-Tech-Rosin-Core-Silver-Bearing-Solder-1-5-Oz-2160630-/400539389561?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d42020e79

I will be honest that stuff isn't horrible but Cardas stuff is a lot better.  Best solder I have used to date.  Its a bit expensive but I think its worth it.  You can buy small amounts here to try it out.

 

[palmfish]

Solder doesnt matter, as long as its easy to work with. I use Kester 60/40.

 

[GrindingThud]

Yes, that Cardas looks extremely nice....I'll need to pick some up next time I get low.. I find .032 a little thick, do they make .022? Easy to work with is 1st priority.

I ordered the reduction phono preamp can't wait to start building it.  Hope it ships soon.  

I will be honest that stuff isn't horrible but Cardas stuff is a lot better.  Best solder I have used to date.  Its a bit expensive but I think its worth it.  You can buy small amounts here to try it out.

 

[Zashoomin]

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Yes, that Cardas looks extremely nice....I'll need to pick some up next time I get low.. I find .032 a little thick, do they make .022? Easy to work with is 1st priority.

Nope Cardas only makes 2 different kinds and both are the same thickness the only difference is one has lead and the other does not.  

 

[brunk]

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Yes, that Cardas looks extremely nice....I'll need to pick some up next time I get low.. I find .032 a little thick, do they make .022? Easy to work with is 1st priority.

http://www.cmlsupply.com/kester-44-020-solder-1lb.html has what youre looking for. Plus, you get a free gadget with your purchase

 

[Loquah]

http://www.cmlsupply.com/kester-44-020-solder-1lb.html has what youre looking for. Plus, you get a free gadget with your purchase

And free cancer according to their disclaimers at the bottom :-o

 

[brunk]

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And free cancer according to their disclaimers at the bottom :-o

LMAO, that's a stupid California thing...amongst several hehe.

 

[caracara08]

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I ordered the reduction phono preamp can't wait to start building it.  Hope it ships soon.  
 
I will be honest that stuff isn't horrible but Cardas stuff is a lot better.  Best solder I have used to date.  Its a bit expensive but I think its worth it.  You can buy small amounts here to try it out.

 
I've created a monster.  Soon youre going to own every BH product available!  Cant wait to try out the Crack you built me!

 

[amcananey]

I started out using lead-free solder, with and without silver. Leaded solder was a revelation, and I found I much prefer 63/37 over 60/40. FWIW, I like Kester 245 better than Kester 44. The difference is that Kester 245 has a no-clean flux core, which is better if you do any PCB soldering.

 

[Zashoomin]

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I've created a monster.  Soon youre going to own every BH product available!  Cant wait to try out the Crack you built me!

Ya since yours I am on my 4th one haha.  A couple cracks, sex, and reduction.  I hope you like it.