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How to take the solder off the thread?

Hi
While installing binding posts i got some solder on the thread and that prevents me from from tightening the nut.I have one of those pumps to suck in the solder but the amount of it on the thread is too thinly spread to collect it with the pump.What is the best way to take it off?Appreciate your advices in advance.Thank You.
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reubent
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OH,

I think you could simply run the nut in and it will cut through the solder. If that doesn't work, try some solder wick. It is a woven mesh of metal wire that will suck molten solder off of a solid surface.

I'm no expert, but for me, I press the hot solder iron against the solder wick, then against to solder on the sufrace you wish to remove it from. So, the solder wick will heat up, transfer the heat to the solder and suck it off.

Enjoy,

TIC
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