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Grover

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In Reply to: Re: Solder Choices posted by gstew on February 06, 2004 at 08:59:01:

The Cardas solder has a really low melting temperature and flows very easily. I also like that it's a very narrow gauge which makes for the ability to do fine solder work. It's just a pleasure to use.
It also has some silver content, not sure what percent, and the Wonder solder does not.
I've tried the Cardas, Wonder, Kester and Welborne solders and I like them in the order listed. Welborne has a small pack of the Cardas solder for $10 I believe.

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Re: Cardas Solder - GStew 20:52:38 02/06/04 (2)
Thanks for the impressions on the Cardas solder. I'll have to give some a try.
One thing... I'm pretty sure that Wonder Solder also contains some silver. That's been mentioned in their lit since it was introduced.
Greg in Minneapolis
- Thanks for the correction. - Grover 08:29:43 02/07/04 (1)
  I could have sworn I read Wonder Solder didn't contain silver, but it looks like that was bad info I passed on in my post. I also see from the TRT site that they have both thick and thin versions. I must have had the thicker one - which seemed a bit too big for fine solder work. Anyway, having used and liked both, I still prefer the Cardas.
  - Re: Thanks for the correction. - GStew 08:53:34 02/07/04 (0)
    Oh... I thought that the Cardas was even finer than the fine Wonder Solder.
    Still, I can't argue with your preferences... and don't intend to. I'll be running through my stock of Wonder Solder soon... I'll get some Cardas to try when that happens.
    Thanks for the input!
    Greg in Minneapolis

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