Solder recommendations

[bikescene]

My roll of solder is pretty much exhausted and it’s time to buy another roll. I was using Kester 44 0.062” (1.5mm) solder for all of my projects, ranging from turret boards to pedal PCBs.

I blindly bought the roll back then without too much consideration to the specs other than being leaded. Sometimes the solder felt a bit clunky to handle on PCBs with tight spacing.

What diameter solder are you using for your PCB projects?

 

[HomespunEffects]

Kester is what I always use. This is the size I get: https://amzn.to/43AYnjk

 

[Chocol8]

I use this one the most, but it does depend on the job...

Kester24-6337-0039 Rosin Cored Wire Solder Roll, 44 Activated, 63/37 Alloy, 0.04" Diameter​

 

[norminal]

The Kester is good stuff. Just stay away from lead-free.

 

[bikescene]

Thanks. I’m buy 2 rolls with smaller diameters like the ones you guys suggested so I can see what works for me.

 

[Eagle]

Loctite multicore tin lead , best, easiest to use solder you can get.