Turn scrap wires into a usable solder wick with just a pair of pliers—a useful trick to know when you don’t have any on hand. Since most people already have scrap wires lying around, it’s an easy way to repurpose them into something useful.
TOOLS & MATERIALS:
- Scrap copper wire (Recommendation: Gauge 16-18)
- Pliers
- Wire Stripper
- Flux (makes de-soldering easier)
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I'm back! Here are the current projects in my list for 2026-2028:
- Ultimate MTB to E-bike Conversion
- Analog Devices Product Collab (Stay Tuned!)
- The Ultimate DIY Soldering Station (JBC C245)
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- Fluke 289 USB-C Lithium Battery Pack
- DIY MPPT V3.0 (High Fsw, Interleaved Topology)
- DIY IR Preheater
- Inductor Saturation Tester
- 2026 TechBuilder's Workspace Tour
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