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Thanks again for all of the input. After opening a couple of my amplifier cases I'm definitely getting a desoldering gun. Can't imaging doing that kind of reworking efficiently without one.

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This helps a lot. Thanks to all for the great advice. I think from a desoldering standpoint, I'm going to start with the station,braid and flux just to see how well I do with it. I haven't gotten into any of the electronics yet so I may need to do very little desoldering once I test everything. I'm going to look into the hot air soldering station for desoldering as well. Thanks again. Getting excited now. ...

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Great. Thank you very much!...

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Thanks for the info Sam. Just now looking at the Ksger units.

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Thanks STJ!...

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Thanks Dicky for all of the information. What tip would you recommend for 10mm LED single color tape lights and audio amplifier repair.

Probably a stupid question but when removing parts from an amplifier, is there a device to help remove a soldered connection?

Also, is there a noticeable difference in ease of application between 60/40 and 63/37 solder? Thanks for throwing out the solder size also....

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

I've never soldered in my life but I'm committed to learning for multiple projects from LED strip lighting for floating shelves, to reworking and upgrading HiFi equipment.

I'd like any recommendations for a soldering gun or station. I've looked at dozens and at this point I have no idea what to purchase. I'd like to keep the total cost under $150 if possible. At this point I'm looking at one of the t12 clones ShineNow, Bakon, Ksger or Quicko only because those tips seem to be highly liked across the soldering crowd. I'm open to any...

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Hey everyone. My name is Scott. I'm a HiFi and lighting enthusiast and would like to learn how to upgrade some old vintage and unhealthy audio equipment. I'm also in the middle of planning several LED lighting projects. Ultimately, I'd like to be able to repair and/or build anything that requires soldering, which I've never attempted.