recone question...18" SSA Icon

[Wackzirth88 4]

Just finishing my first recone, changed my 12" icon to an 18. Everything is done except soldering the leads... They're not sandwiched leads; but the loose leads with the pad on the cone to prevent tinsel slap. The tinsel leads seem really long. How much slack should I leave?

[Wackzirth88 4]

What's the best solder I should use?

[lithium 358]

60/40 lead solder

 

if you dont do much solder then something like this should be fine, http://www.amazon.com/Kester-Pocket-Pack-Solder-0-031/dp/B00068IJNQ/ref=sr_1_cc_2?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1408184502&sr=1-2-catcorr&keywords=60%2F40+lead+solder

 

are the leads loose all the way from the pole piece or are they attached along the top of the spider? 

[Wackzirth88 4]

Completely loose, not stitched to the spider. Its not in front of me at the moment but I believe it comes directly off the bottom of the cone/ top of the former if my terminology is correct.

[Wackzirth88 4]

I f'd the terminals up, I'm going to attempt direct leads,well my dad is going to. I have sky high 8 gauge. How long should I make them and still use the 60/40 lead solder?

[jonbearsmt 919]

how did you fuck the terminals up .. pics please

[Wackzirth88 4]

I over cranked down the little nut and snapped the stud. Only on one tho....I could try to get the set off the 12" basket. Or could I epoxy that one on?

But if I want to go ahead with direct leads what's my best route on soldering? Torch or solder gun?

[Wackzirth88 4]

I took the terminal off the 12" frame

[Wackzirth88 4]

Finished... Thanks lithium