Newbie soldering questions: I am working on the Alien-X quad project What type of solder should...

[G+_Tom Kudla]

Newbie soldering questions: I am working on the Alien-X quad project.  What type of solder should I be using?  I don't know if what I am looking at in Lowes or Home depot is appropriate.    Also, Fr. Robert was wearing black safety gloves.  Does anyone know what type they were and where I can buy them?

[G+_610GARAGE]

No. That is meant for plumbing. You need to get rosin core solder. This is what I use for pcb soldering. Its a little thin for soldering heavy gauge wire, but it will still work.

 

http://www.amazon.com/Kester-Pocket-Pack-Solder-0-031/dp/B00068IJNQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1429035553&sr=8-3&keywords=rosin+core+solder

[G+_Eddie Foy]

Rosin core is best by FAR.  Both, rosin core and acid core (plumber's) ARE acidic.  You can use plumber's solder, but better do a GOOD flux cleaning.  I wouldn't use it for  chips and such to PCBs, but in a pinch OK for wires.

 

I'm on the fence with lead free (along with no-clean)  I've had mixed results.

 

Thickness depends on what you are doing.  But .032-.062 should suffice most hobbyists.

[G+_Taylor Graham]

Since you're new, make sure you get leaded solder. It's much easier to work with. Just grab any 60/40 rosin core. The solder 610bob linked to is great.

[G+_DeWayne Shorts]

The black gloves you Can find at home Depot but... You don't need them to solder. Those were just for the closeups while filming.