The ­American Boat and Yacht Council says that we can solder, but we must also use a mechanical connection. The thinking is that a ­soldered connection makes the wire brittle and, due to the natural ...

In this informative video, learn how to make a USB soldering iron at home. Whether you're a DIY enthusiast or just looking to fix small electronics, this guide is perfect for you. We cover all the ...

Many decades ago, when soldering was an activity more often associated with copper fabrication than with electronics, a soldering iron would have been a large lump of copper on a shaft with a wooden ...