Soldering Tutorial for Beginners: Five Easy Steps

If you've ever wondered how to solder electronic components, you've come to the right place! This video breaks down soldering technique into five steps. I'll show you how to solder through-hole components as well as how to solder wire.

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finally a tutorial where the uploader doesn't drone on for hours about how they first saw a soldering iron back in the 60s and then stops mid-video to rant about lead-free solder.

[chuckconrad]

As an electronics instructor at the high school level, I appreciate the beginner level tutorial. I think my students got more out of your video than an hours worth of my instruction. Good job

[chrismichaelis]

I wish more how-to videos were like this. Clear, concise, and right to the point. Beautiful!

[techpriest]

One thing that really messed me up as a beginner was no one had told me that you're not supposed to apply solder to the iron, but to the piece the iron heats up. Wish that had been spelled out, would have saved a few early projects

[karen]

This will be my first attempt at soldering and I really appreciate you taking the time to explain how to do this correctly. Thank you!

[kayleighwhitehurst]

Brilliant! 8 years on and you're still teaching new people. I was taught to solder at school but forgotten most of it over the intervening decades. This is a brilliant reminder. Thank you.

[VideoCesar]

I just wanted to give you a huge hug and thanks for posting this. My soldering always looked sloppy because I did everything you are NOT supposed to do. After seeing your video I finally tackled a project I had been dreading and by following the simple things you mentioned it was really quick, painless and...it worked. Thanks!

[BraddockB]

Exactly what I needed to know.
I don’t know how I went so long without doing this myself but you just gave me all the confidence and knowledge I need to do it right the first time.

[PROcrastiDRIVESVofficial]

This tutorial is so perfect, I don't think the internet needs another soldering for beginners tutorial. Cheers!

[MrCucitrice]

I’m glad I decided to look this up on a whim. Your “what not to do” segment is how I’ve been trying to solder this whole time. Granted, I’ve not been soldering very long, but still.

[derekmartin]

You answered every question i had after unsuccessfully attempting to solder for the first time. Thank you for doing that in such a direct manner. It makes me feel as if my intelligence and time were respected. Cheers!

[ClearAlera]

Fantastic video - short, sweet and to the point! I had a course in college where they had us solder components to a board but I only knew the most basic objective, which was somehow getting the melted solder into place and then letting it cool to harden. I had a tough time because I kept trying to just melt the solder directly from the iron onto the component; I never knew you were supposed to heat the component first and use that to melt the solder. Live and learn!

[illioptopede]

I'm brand new to soldering, so this is super helpful! I have a little beginners manual and it was kinda confusing, but you've helped immensely!

[zzoinks]

Somebody on Reddit told me these additional tips: 1. Prepare your working area. Make sure you like the table you are working at. Rehearse the soldering with a cold soldering iron at the table, that way you know how you'll have to hold the iron when you are actually soldering, and this is when you make sure your cord is long enough.
Also prepare in advance for when you are finished soldering. Decide where to set the soldering iron to safely cool off. (Also don't forget the component you were soldering will still be hot)

Having a stand for your soldering iron is good because it can help you avoid grabbing the hot end of it and burning yourself good, and stay in "careful mode" until the iron has cooled down. That is, stay alert and be careful while the iron is still hot. If you become too relaxed you may have accidents from not paying attention like accidentally grabbing the hot iron and burning yourself or moving your finger too close to the iron when moving the circuitboard being soldered.

[MindOverEverything]

I watched it twice and now soldering is no longer a mystery to me. Thank you!

[ValgniTehki]

I'm new to soldering and have watched several videos showing people how to solder. They never have the camera close enough so I can never see what being done. Also, they don't half go on and on about a lot of crap. This video was simple, to the point and filmed so we could actually see how to solder. Much appreciated!

[stardustrelaxingvibes]

I’ve always had reservations about soldering mainly due to many failed attempts as a teenager (pre-Youtube, lol) I followed this beginners tutorial, absolutely spot on with the advice given & managed to repair my work tool 👌

[murkartik]

Great video! Best intro soldering video Ive ever seen! all is explained clearly! my dad was an electronics professional and I watched him solder thousands of joints and soldered hundreds of my own, I never fully understood the purpose of flux til today!

[lexconor]

Fixing my child's toy, had to solder a wire back onto the motor. I'd never done it before, and your vid was perfect. Thanks!

[LOTIL]

This is an example of a tutorial done right. Examples are clear, explainations are quick and to the point.

This is possibly one of the best and quick lessons around!