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Learn it at the bench.

Short, practical notes on cables, wireless, and the gear that keeps breaking. Start with the free 5-page Cable Bench Guide.

What a teacher gets: lesson-ready posts, kit refills before each term, the Teaching the Bench series, and the teacher portal updates.
Page 1 of the Cable Bench Guide: start here, safety, tools, and temperatures

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PhotoSoldering iron tip, chisel vs conical
Cables · 2 min

Your iron is probably too hot

Leaded 320–350 °C, lead-free 350–380 °C, then the lowest setting that makes a good joint in 2–3 seconds.

PhotoMeter on continuity, probe on pin 2
Testing · 2 min

The 10-second wiggle test

A cable can pass on the bench and die on stage. Flex it at the boot while you probe.

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