How to Solder Wires
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Step 1: Attach the Wire to the Work Piece
Dip the ends of the wire into the flux (Image 1).
Wrap the ends of the wire around the appropriate tabs on the work piece (Image 2).
Step 2: Heat the Tabs and Wires
Touch the tip of the hot soldering iron to the tabs. Keep the flat surface of the tip against the tab to heat the tab and the wires.
Step 3: Melt the Solder
Touch the rosin-core solder to the tab and wires but not to the tip of the iron. The heat from the tab and wires should melt the solder until a bead of solder covers the connection.
Let the solder cool before moving anything.
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