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FWIW, I'm a beginner too, but here's what I found

Posted by bartc on January 9, 2008 at 05:43:48:
RS solder is OK, but it doesn't flow anywhere as easily as good quality WBT solder or similar higher grade stuff. That makes a big difference!

Also, the wattage of the iron is a big factor. While hotter means it heats faster and things seem to flow more easily (I like the 40 W), it can also damage parts faster! So there is a practice and a tool to job matching factor here. They're pretty cheap to buy at RS, so I have 2 different irons to play with and all the necessary tools are just a small expenditure.

Still and all, this soldering thing, which I found intimidating at first, isn't all that hard to to with a little practice.