has anyone used this for tinning the ends of standed wire
1366510
I haven't but I am sure that if you dipped the ends of the wire into the lead it would cover the wires.
1366511
I have used mine for that, it just takes a few minutes to get hot. This is a handy little melter and I have used mine for several different things.
1366512
I assume you are asking about copper or copper plated wire. You can do that with a regular soldering iron but the Lee melter at a pretty high temperature would work better. have at least 15% tin in the mix of lead or use pure tin.
1302646
There should be no problem doing that. You should tin the wires, solder, to prevent them from unraveling.
706418
It helps to tin the tip. What solder to use depends on the application. Flux is another question that says it depends on the application.
866535
They cut copper and tinned copper wire like a hot knife through butter. I'm sure they'd be just fine for something like fishing line.
1735091
Yes it works great for me, it works for almost everything,it doesn't work as well for the very small gauge wires.
1127711
I've never welded it myself or have seen it welded, but since it is made of steel it must be possible. I would scrapE/sand the wire clean of any zinc coating to expose the bare steel.
277855
I doubt that the trendnet crimpers will work. These EZ require the wires that stick out to be neatly trimmed. I tried many times to trim these ends and was never successful. Bought the Platinum EZ crimp tool and worked first time. I made the mistake of buying the connectors and found them worthless with out the EZ crimp tool that cuts the wires at the same time it crimps.
374429
Google or youtube search "wire strippers sparky direct". There is a pretty good video showing how to use it, including the funny little red plastic guide.
1115725
Yes this item has a tapered end that I found helpful doing detail work. Hope that helps.
1685433
I have used it on 12 gauge speaker wire, and although the coating on the wire was too gel-like to work well, it did get the job done. How well of a job it does depends on how much tension you are using (you turn a little nob with your fingers to adjust it) and what the coating of the wire is. I believe it could handle all the way up to 4 gauge wire.
2212750
As far as I know it does not but I'm using it in a red cat that I built. But you could cut the ends off and solder on the correct ends that you need
232148
I've had problems with this tool on cable coax wire for tv - I would not use it on speaker wire unless I tried it on many scrap pieces -
538078
It just depends on how professional you want the crimps to look. But small pliers will work to crimp the ends and hold onto the wire.
707111
I have used this for outdoor use a couple of times. One was for hanging an outdoor clock. No rust there but the clock is under the eaves. I also used this inconjunction with a garden hose to stake a tree. I saw no signs of rust or corrosion. This wire has a plastic coating on it of course once it is cut the ends of the wire do protrude. Maybe after cutting the wire you could push the coating back to cut the wire itself shorter and then move it back into position. I think that sealing the ends of the wire could be accomplished with a heat source such as a lighter. It is the best thing that I could think of for outside use. Good luck. I have used this for outdoor use a couple of times. One was for hanging an outdoor clock. No rust there but the clock is under the eaves. I also used this inconjunction with a garden hose to stake a tree. I saw no signs of rust or corrosion. This wire has a plastic coating on it of course once it is cut the ends of the wire do protrude. Maybe after cutting the wire you could push the coating back to cut the wire itself shorter and then move it back into position. I think that sealing the ends of the wire could be accomplished with a heat source such as a lighter. It is the best thing that I... » Read More I have used this for outdoor use a couple of times. One was for hanging an outdoor clock. No rust there but the clock is under the eaves. I also used this inconjunction with a garden hose to stake a tree. I saw no signs of rust or corrosion. This wire has a plastic coating on it of course once it is cut the ends of the wire do protrude. Maybe after cutting the wire you could push the coating back to cut the wire itself shorter and then move it back into position. I think that sealing the ends of the wire could be accomplished with a heat source such as a lighter. It is the best thing that I could think of for outside use. Good luck. « Show Less
600752
I have been using this to remove grass from railroad ties that I use for edging & the string has never broken. Good luck with your project!
981396
Haven't tried it but i don't see why not. It seems the tines are sharp enough.
132742
I bought this soldering iron for working with my stained glass projects and found it a little to heavy and the tip too big....about 1/4" wide. I'm sure it would work well for other projects.