I want to do some audio amplifier experiments, building the circuits on copper clad. Do these jacks look up to the task?: http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Video-Female-Connector-Solder/dp/B00EK7ZFOU

To me, they look like they might be too shiny. And my experience with "just grind the plating off" parts hasn't been positive.

 

They are made to be soldered.

 

I see nothing wrong with these connectors. No grinding required.

 

My previous experience with things having that kind of plating were nearly impossible to solder. I ordered them, so I'll know in about three weeks. I might have to finally get one of those high wattage pistol grip irons.

 

I might have to finally get one of those high wattage pistol grip irons.

That shouldn't be necessary - a "pencil" iron should be fine, although your copper-clad can be a challenge.

 

You should have flux in your soldering kit. Perhaps more than one kind.
More important in this case than a more powerful iron.

 

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Grinding off the plating from a RCA connector, for sure.

 

Why would you waste time grinding anything? Touch the iron to it, done.

 

In a project I wanted to use the case of a pot for a ground meeting place. It was coated and I had to file it.

 

a 50W soldering station makes these tasks more easy. Soldering to the case is semi professional at best, for sure sometimes its handy + a problem solver.

Just sizzle the thing for a while, however, the plastic in these RCA connectors melts fast so its not really good soldering to the encasing/the actual connector.

 

The jacks finally arrived. Soldering seems to be fine, with flux and letting the iron heat up the joint for a few seconds.

 

Another case solvderd.