Like the other tools, a soldering iron can be used for projects other than audio/video cabling. A nice variable-heat soldering station, a considerable upgrade from a basic iron, is still about half the price of the Canare tools. A suitable iron can be had for less than a quarter the price of the Canare tools. Even the soldering iron itself doesn’t cost much. In fact, you may already have some of them in your toolbox. Most of the tools needed are inexpensive generic items that you can use for all kinds of projects. It’s here that we see the distinct advantage of soldering over crimping. But once you’ve made the cables, what are you going to do with those proprietary crimping and cable stripping tools? After all, you can’t use them for much of anything else. They’re right: Crimping is straightforward and idiot proof. Now, I’ll be the first to agree with what the fans of crimping tell us, that their method requires no special skills. Did you ever wish there were an alternative that didn’t require expensive tools? Well, there is: The old-school soldering method. Most enthusiasts who frequent this and other home theater forums are no doubt familiar with the Canare do-it-yourself cables that use the company’s proprietary crimp-on RCA connectors. Part 5: Soldering XLR and 1/4” connectors Part 3: Assembling the Necessary Tools and Supplies An Illustrated DIY Guide to Making Your Own Audio Cables
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