Lead-free solder = crap.
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Quoted from Rarehero:I've used lead-free solder on all my pins...board work, coils, switches, etc. I just used it to RGB mod a Super Nintendo. Works perfectly and I feel safer not having the extra lead around. What's wrong with it?
Tin Whiskers form which can cause all sorts of weird problems:
Quoted from oldschoolbob:What else is available - what do you use?
Conventional (leaded) solder is still widely available from many electronics suppliers (including Radio Shack):
http://www.mcmelectronics.com/browse/Solder/0000001206
http://www.allelectronics.com/make-a-store/category/570/solder-accessories/1.html
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