Kester 24-6040-0053 Solder Roll, 66 Core Size, 0.050 Diameter

Good stuff and quick shipment from seller, no problems.

What can go wrong with solder?

We all have come to a conclusion that any level of lead exposure can lead to detrimental health outcomes. Having said that, In the world of electronics If you are like me you will agree that nothing comes close to leaded solder especially when you are dealing with antique electronics. Even with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive initiative (ROHS) lead free blah blah whatever you might call it.. You need to dab it with good old lead first to de-solder it. Having a pound of Kester 60/40 on your desk at all time is doctor recommended for fixing your antique electronics stuff. I have been using Kester all my life and I have been in this electronics business all my life. I would not buy any other soldering lead product other than Kester. It is the very best. It flows easily and makes your solder joints, balls, whatever shine better than your bald head. Play it safe. Always keep your fume extractor or poor mans Salvaged old Desktop PC fan running on your desk whenever you use leaded solder and ROSIN flux. Rating the product with five stars - Recommended buy!

After 30 years in the tech industry, Kester has always been the best!

Just want I needed and could not find locally. And the price was fair.

Good! The right diameter, works well. I first bought a roll of .031 and it was too thin for the soldering I do (coax connectors, 14 or 16 ga wires, etc.) This size is much better. The .031 might be the right choice for circuit board work.

I was recently running out of the 60/40 solder I had bought a few years ago for my guitar projects. I happened upon an old package of Kester leaded solder that my dad used many years ago for his occasional soldering projects. It flowed very well, solidified reliably, and the solder joints were consistently good. I eventually ran through my dads Kester solder and had to shop for another solder. I was surprised to find this Kester solder, and I ordered it right away. Note that I prefer this 0.05 diameter, as its the same gauge as my fathers old solder, and its the standard size Im used to. Its helps me to flow more solder when I need it. This Kester solder flows just like the older solder, heating up very quickly and consistently. The difference I notice is that the solder takes a moment longer to solidify. I need to wait a little longer before making sure the joint is firming up. Not a criticism, just an observation. I expect to be using Kester solder for many years to come.

Just as described!

Not much to say. Its solder, with 40% lead in it. Flows and wets wonderfully compared to lead free. Well worth the marginal increase in cancer risk if you use it regularly. Just remember its not RoHS compliant, so dont use it for work purposes if you have to follow RoHS guidelines.

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