The materials I use to solder (60/40 Solder, Rosin Flux, IPA 99)

[Mr. Fahrenheit]

Everyone has their own preference for what they use. This is what I use:

AUSTOR 60-40 Tin Lead Rosin Core Solder Wire 0.8mm
CAIG RSF-R80-8G DeoxIT Rosin Soldering Flux Syringe 8g
Hyakol 99% Isopropyl Alcohol - 16 Oz

I personally solder at 400'c. You may not want to use that high of a temperature. The more heat, generally the faster you want to work.

 

[RetroViator]

That’s the same flux I use, which I get… wait for it… from a local brick and mortar store. My town has one place left with a small selection of electronics repair items, so I like to throw a little something their way when I can.

People take flux very seriously. I’ve always been pleased with the results from this. It gives me confidence to know I’m not alone.

 

[Mac84]

Well, if we're all sharing...

Solder: Kester Rosin Core 63/37 (link)
Flux: Amtech 4300/lF or 4300-TF (link)
Wick: Superwick #453-NS No Clean (any length, link)

 

[aradiogurl]

I also use the Kester Rosin Core 63/37, but I still have some spools of Radio Shack 60/40 in various sizes that I pull out on occasion.

For rosin flux and wicks I tend to use whatever my local stores carry. Currently using a big bottle of MG Chemicals Rosin Flux to refill my small rosin bottles. One of three different wicks I have on my bench is NTE SW02-10, seems to be good for my purposes.

I work slow, use an adjustable temp soldering iron, usually keep it low, 270c-280c, for computer work, turn it up to 325-350c for my antique radios.