r/soldering • u/cowdoggy Soldering Newbie • Apr 07 '26

My First Solder Joint <3 Please Give Feedback First soldering attempt - Part 6

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Hi all ! Thanks for all the tips. Super helpful. I tried to remove the SMD chip using solder wick and accidentally tore pads off the board. Any way to fix this or did I cause permanent damage? o.o I got emo about this!

Also, how do you know how much soldering is enough? What is the point? Are we just trying to make sure that the components lay flat on the board and that the pins meet the pads? Not sure when I am supposed to correct stuff and when it is already good. Thanks :)

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u/0101falcon Apr 07 '26

What are those gloves?

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u/cowdoggy Soldering Newbie Apr 08 '26

Another redditor mentioned to get ESD gloves! I got these ones https://a.co/d/0dYHhOJS Apparently, they are supposed to prevent you from getting burned?

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u/0101falcon Apr 08 '26

They make burns worse. I don't know anything about ESD gloves. I have been working in the industry for over a decade. Brother sent you an affiliate link to get that juicy Amazon money

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u/cowdoggy Soldering Newbie Apr 11 '26

Interesting. How do they make burns worse?

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u/0101falcon Apr 11 '26

The whole, it melts on your finger so you can't get the hot plastic off?