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Originally Posted by GL Respect Due ^Captain Obvious is in the house I see. 
SergeantD: Appreciate the information/advice.
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Seriously though... It's simple in theory, but tricky at first. The only way to get a feel for it is to do it. Start with big stuff like cables and move on to finer work. Main thing is to tin the tip, otherwise it'll never work. Gotta have a bit of solder on the tip to start with, it helps to transfer the heat and get things flowing. Soldering should happen quickly, if you're waiting 20-30 seconds for it to melt, there's a problem. Go to Ye Olde Radio Shack. Get a soldering station so you have a place to put the iron without burning the house down. Get a clamp to hold your work steady for you, cause you really need 3 or 4 hands sometimes. Get a clip on heat sink or use pliers or something to protect the wire insulation. Good idea to have a DE-soldering bulb or something to soak up those mistakes too. Get a small fan to blow away the fumes and open the door/window. Vaporized lead is not good for you. Don't solder while your cable/board/whatever is plugged in! It's all about practice. Good luck!