"The Eternal Squire" wrote in message
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Hello everyone,

My wife and I had been 'discussing' some of the effects of my hobby, such
as
the possible exposure of my 2-month old baby girl to lead vapor from
soldering.
I typically have been using coventional 2% silver electronics solder wire
with
my 12 watt pencil. I do a few connections every day, but my wife wants
to
take absolutely no chances, and on reflection, I don't really want to
either.

I'd like to know if here is anyone in the homebrew community who uses
lead-free solder for fine electronics work, what brands or compositions
they
recommend, and where such can be obtained retail for a reasonable cost.

Oh, yes, and can someone lend me a yard of it until I can afford my own
large spool?

Thanks in advance,

The Eternal Squire


You can check the Kester web site on the lead-free update
http://www.kester.com/leadfree_update.htm

Even without lead content, breathing flux fumes from solder can cause
respiratory irritation/problems.

Kester Recommendations
http://www.kester.com/recommendations_leadfree.htm

Alloy temperature guide
http://www.kester.com/alloy_temp_chart.html

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