SMD JFET soldering Demystified

iamjackslackof said:
That is super helpful, thank you!
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I’m really glad you liked the video! Almost everything I know about pedal building, I learned on the internet, mostly from reading on forums and I learn a lot around here, on top of being inspired by so many beautiful builds and creative and knowledgeable people around here, so I feel it’s time to start giving back to the community 🙏
 
A dab of flux paste on there definitely helps also. What I like to do is good some flux on and then cover the pads with Sauter, place the component A dab of flux paste on their definitely helps also. What I like to do is good some flux on and then cover the pads with Sauter, place the component in place and then just barely had a little heat and you’re all set. That’s my two cents and it seems to work great for me. Thanks for your tip.
 
Great video! Thanks for posting it.

I've been doing it almost the same way, except I was trying to balance the jfet on top of the first blob, then pushing it down as the solder melted.

The way you pushed into the melting solder from the side looks much nicer. I'll try that on the next one I do.
 
I'll always tell whoever is listening that SMD isn't nearly as hard as it may seem. You just need a fine-tipped soldering iron, thin solder wire (perhaps <0.5mm) and maybe some flux. Good eyes aren't even mandatory: you can do it under a magnifying glass lamp, or use some cheap magnifying goggles. Here's my little video in support of the cause:

 
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