Since solder is such a poor conductor, why use it?

Why would we not weld all joints. Welded silver or copper wire would not have the loss of conductivity of going through solder.

tbg09-24-2015 3:20pm

larryi Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,757 posts 11-17-2015 at 02:00pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The best connection is probably wire wrap. With wire wrapping. Some audio gear made in the 1960's and 1970's used this approach, but for cost reasons, it is no longer used. The connection is physically very strong and completely gas tight (no oxidation at the physical point of connection). See the following: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wire_wrap