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Soldering for Creative Projects – 1 day beginners workshop

Event added by Jon Tipler

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(external provider) [URL: https://jontipler.co.uk/events/soldering-for-creative-projects/]

This workshop is designed for those who have always wanted to, but have never dared to pick up a soldering iron!

In this 1-day workshop, you will be guided through the basics of soldering and leave having made your very own instrument cable and simple fuzz pedal, which you get to take away with you.

Beginning with demonstrations on basic soldering techniques, you will have plenty of opportunity to learn and practice soldering with a variety of cable gauges, printed circuit boards (PCB’s) and electrical components.

During this workshop you will learn about:

essential health and safety considerations and risk assessment
the essential tools, equipment and accessories required for cable assembly and simple electronics projects
soldering irons and soldering stations
solder composition and how to select an appropriate product
soldering workflow and best practice
cable construction and selecting an appropriate product
cable preparation
basic soldering techniques
component and PCB preparation
through-hole soldering techniques
off-board component soldering
problem-solving and simple testing

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All equipment and components will be provided.

The workshop is designed to be a very practical session, where you will find opportunity to learn new skills, make mistakes and have some fun.

Jon will identify and direct you towards plenty of resources for further exploration and learning in your own time following on from the workshop.

- In this workshop, you will be using soldering irons that can reach temperatures of up to 380 degrees celcius.

- Dedicated holders to safely rest your soldering iron in will be provided at each workstation.

- Extraction fans will be provided to minimise the risk of inhaling solder and flux fumes. We will be using RoHS compliant lead free (and rosin free subject to availibility) solder.

- Eye protection will be provided and must be worn at all times when soldering.

- A fully stocked burns first-aid kit will be on-site in the event of accidents. Most soldering accidents tend to be minor, first-degree burns that can be treated and managed effectively.

- Hot molten solder can spit and drip. Please wear cotton or natural fibre clothing that covers your arms and legs. Do not wear synthetic clothing.

- If you have any other concerns regarding health and safety, please do get in touch prior to booking.

For more detailed info please see the FAQ section on the booking page.

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