[sdiy] Future SYNTH-DIY

[Fiercefish]

> >
> > > So does this mean lead solder will no longer be manufactured? I have
tried
> > > using lead free solder and it is crap, it does not melt and flow as
easily,
> > > also it will most likely emerge that the lead replacement is more
harmful
> > in
> > > about 10 years time!
>
> Thats pure blabla statement, Since "WHEN" is copper, silver
> alloys more harmful then lead? I just wonder!
 The lead-free solder that I used smelled really bad, gave off more fumes
and was not at all a good substitute for lead solder, it was .7% copper and
99.3% tin. Now I am not a solder expert, but do know that whatever  was in
this stuff was not good for me. Also correct me if I'm wrong but last I
copper, silver and especially aluminium in the body is not generally good
for health. And lets not even get started on cars, industry, power
stations..........

Point being lead is used in many other areas, solder should be the least of
our worries.
>
> > It will be manufactured in the *USA* only, but expect the price to
double :(
> >
> > BTW: current formulations of lead-free solder are *NOT DESIGNED* to be
used
> > with
> > soldering irons!
>
> I have here a catalog who sells at least 5 diffrent lead free solders
> Multicore, Kester, etc, who are designed for general purpose ie, for
> soldering irons.
>
> Where do you actually get the wrong info from?
>
> KD
>
And have you actually used any of this solder? I just wonder!
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