Intro to Soldering & Brazing 12th Sep

Who This Workshop is For

Perfect for beginners, electronics repair enthusiasts, hobbyists, and tinkerers interested in fixing or creating their own devices, repairing small appliances, or building DIY electronic kits.

Skill Level: Beginner

Materials Provided: Copper/brass stock, solder, flux, circuit boards, wire, torches, safety gear, soldering irons, hand tools

Learning Objectives

·       - Understand key differences between soldering and brazing

·       - Learn to safely handle soldering irons and torches

·       - Practice soldering techniques on wires and circuit boards

·       - Identify and troubleshoot common soldering problems in electronics

·       - Try introductory brazing for small-scale repair or fabrication

·       - Complete a take-home electronic or metal-based mini-project

Workshop Modules

Module 1: Welcome, Safety & Soldering Fundamentals

·       - Safety briefing: ventilation, PPE, and fire precautions

·       - Overview of soldering vs brazing: temperature, materials, uses

·       - Introduction to tools: soldering iron, flux, solder types, torches

Module 2: Soldering for Electronics & Repairs

·       - Preparing surfaces and components (cleaning, tinning, flux)

·       - Hands-on: soldering wires and joining small components

·       - Learn to solder a basic circuit board: resistors, LEDs, connectors

·       - Common mistakes in PCB soldering and how to fix them

Module 3: Introduction to Brazing & Structural Joins

·       - What is brazing and when is it used?

·       - Torch types, flame control, filler rod selection

·       - Practice brazing: joining small copper or brass pieces

·       - Applications in light repair, brackets, or creative metalwork

Module 4: Finishing & Functional Projects

·       - Desoldering techniques and fixing poor joints

·       - Cleaning and inspecting work (continuity testing, visual inspection)

Course Wrap-up & Takeaways

·       - Q&A and troubleshooting clinic

·       - Where to buy tools and materials for home practice

·       - Further project ideas: audio kits, appliance repair & builds.