What soldering wire should I get to build a keyboard?

[Steezus]

Title says it all, I tried looking around and found some people recommending Kester 44 Rosin Core Solder 63/37 .020 but the 1lb spool is pretty damn expensive on Amazon. I just want to see if there is better options out there, if not I'll just have to suck it up.

[jerue]

Use .050 for the assembly. .020 would be useful for diodes if you plan on putting those in your keyboard. I think 63/37 will be OK.

[Steezus]

Use .050 for the assembly. .020 would be useful for diodes if you plan on putting those in your keyboard. I think 63/37 will be OK.

All smds and diodes came pre-soldered so all I am planning on doing is switches with sip sockets. I haven't done too much electronic soldering but have done decent bit of copper soldering for drain systems in HVAC, two totally different types of soldering it seems like but same concept.

[retrochick]

I just use whatever Radioshack had. Something like .032 for switches and .022 for LEDs 60/40 rosin core.

[Steezus]

I just use whatever Radioshack had. Something like .032 for switches and .022 for LEDs 60/40 rosin core.

Thank you very much for your help, do I need to buy a 1lb spool for a 96% keyboard or would a 6oz spool be sufficient?

[CPTBadAss]

I prefer Kester but the Radio Shack stuff will work. 6oz should be fine for a board. 1lb is definitely overkill.

[retrochick]

I just use whatever Radioshack had. Something like .032 for switches and .022 for LEDs 60/40 rosin core.

Thank you very much for your help, do I need to buy a 1lb spool for a 96% keyboard or would a 6oz spool be sufficient?

Yes Cptn is right. 6oz is plenty. Good luck! Be sure to post your build log/progress pics. 

[Steezus]

I just use whatever Radioshack had. Something like .032 for switches and .022 for LEDs 60/40 rosin core.

Thank you very much for your help, do I need to buy a 1lb spool for a 96% keyboard or would a 6oz spool be sufficient?

Yes Cptn is right. 6oz is plenty. Good luck! Be sure to post your build log/progress pics. 

Thank you all for your help, I will make sure to document my voyage of keyboard building