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Folding Wire Solder Ends to Mark Easy, Medium, Hard

A tip from @hebel.design on folding wire solder once for easy, twice for medium and three times for hard so you never mix them up.

Posted almost 2 years ago • 768 likes • 19 comments

If you use wire solders, use this tip from @hebel.design

"To keep wire solder always identifiable, fold end of wire once for EASY, twice for MEDIUM AND 3 times for HARD. Never mistake solder again!"

I learned this in college back in 2005 and it's still a great tip. Be sure not to cut the bent end off LOL. Thank you for sharing with us!

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