Solder Jig

[Planehazza]

After having a battle with a Deans connector and it winning, I gave up and decided I want a solder jig.

Which one would you recommend?

Cheers!

[Scotvar]

I've got one called "the jig's up" which I use for deans and EC5s. Does the job nicely (until I get to really thick wire then I run out of heat and talent!).

http://www.amazon.com/The-Jigs-Solde.../dp/B004755SC4

Paul

[Planehazza]

Yeah that's the one I was looking at. Was going to grab the v2 as it's better at not wasting heat apparently. Hows work pal?

[Scotvar]

Hard times at the moment in the offshore industry but I'm surviving!

I'm wishing the next 4 weeks away and looking forward to seeing you at the field again mate. Was good seeing you fly again!

Back on topic, I've an old version (obviously the V1) and I guess it does lose heat but still does the job (well, kind of when coupled with my meagre soldering abilities!).

[Guest]

The only problem with all these 'jigs' is that they wick heat AWAY from the soldering joint......I have always used a small piece of silicone tubing (easy and cheap to buy from ebay), push the connector into it, then hold it in a 'helping hands' type holder - all of the heat from the soldering iron then stays in the joint. I have soldered many connectors, EC5, etc with large gauge wire - you also don't need a large soldering iron, I'm using a 40w one and never had any issues.....

[Planehazza]

The only problem with all these 'jigs' is that they wick heat AWAY from the soldering joint......I have always used a small piece of silicone tubing (easy and cheap to buy from ebay), push the connector into it, then hold it in a 'helping hands' type holder - all of the heat from the soldering iron then stays in the joint. I have soldered many connectors, EC5, etc with large gauge wire - you also don't need a large soldering iron, I'm using a 40w one and never had any issues.....

Cheers dude. Yeah that V2 of the above jig fixes that by having the bullet sockets in a heat resistant, but non conductive material. My soldering iron is fine - it's one of the butane ones from maplin and it's mint. I need new tips for it though.

[Planehazza]

Speaking of the new tips, where is best to get them from? Maplin want £23 for 4 new ones. I have a feeling that the ignition is on its way out as well

[Dean airwolf]

Try Mr jig soldering aid on ebay £9.99.
If it helps.

[horneteer]

Mr JIG is also available from HobbyKing. Only £5.50. I have one and am looking to cobble together a weighted plastic croc clip to go with it.

[mike557]

my caveman style is a block of hard wood wiv hole drilled for each size connecter. init

[hedge]

my caveman style is a block of hard wood wiv hole drilled for each size connecter. init

Same here, works a treat.

[maxw]

Harry

ive tried loads and like above the mr jig and crock clamps etc but all suck the heat away
and a pain

since the last year or so I'm using this and I swear by it one of the best model tools I've brought
and sucks zero heat away

ET0613 | Etronix Connector Soldering Jig Board with Helper

or hobby King do a cheaper one but looks same type
although both out of stock at the moment

Phenolic Soldering Jig for Bullet Connectors

hope this helps?

[Mike Sanders]

my caveman style is a block of hard wood wiv hole drilled for each size connecter. init

Same for me. I have used it for years. It's getting a bit black in places but it works well.

[Delarado]

careful you dont melt the deans, you need something to take the heat away and a high wattage soldering iron

i just use the crappy £2 crocodile clip job and never had issue since i started using a 100w iron.

[Mike Sanders]

I don't like Deans. I am not saying they are no good, just that I don't like them.
I use XT60 and EC5s and get on very well with them.