Soldering solid core wire to turrets

[Mark]

I'm having an issue getting the 22 gauge solid core wire to grip the turrets on the circuit card before soldering it.

I've had pliers on the end of the wire and before the insulation to get a bit of pressure on the wire so it is taking the shortest path. Trouble is once I release the pressure the wire freely moves. The funny thing is, this wasn't an issue with the component leads.

I'm still able to solder the wires but it isn't the joint I'm hoping for. I can see why Fischer and Dumble used flea clips and turrets, much easier to use.

[Firestorm]

Lose the pliers. You want the joint to be stable before you hit it with solder. But you know this.

[Phil_S]

You may want to think about solid core wire. Bend it a bit smaller than the turret diameter and gently slip it over the turret and it will have a good mechanical contact. Stranded wire needs to be pre-tined to stay in place.

[David Root]

A little thicker solid core wire helps a bit. I use 20 ga solid and it stays where it's put fairly well. But in general I prefer eyelets connected Dumble-style. Also with 20 ga solid core.

[M Fowler]

That's why if I use turrets I wrap the components around the turret and leave the top hole for my wires, just works better for me.

But I use pre-tinned 20ga topcoat wire mostly.

[Mark]

I can solder the wire as it doesn't move, but I want a good mechanically contact. I'm inclined to think the turrets with the split in the top are the way to fly.

As they saw solder isn't glue.