Rosin is used in various spheres of human life, from soldering to musical instruments. Some people think it is quite difficult to acquire it, but it is not. You can buy pine resin in specialized stores, retail stores and online stores.
Specialty Stores
The word "rosin" is familiar to every person who has come across soldering in some way. It is this area that is the main area in which pine resin is used, its combination with chemical impurities is called rosin. It is used as a solder, that is, the soldering iron works with it. In this regard, it becomes clear that you can buy it in specialized stores that sell electrical wires and wiring accessories.
In such places, this substance is sold in different volumes. Experts will tell you how much rosin you need for soldering, and also advise on a certain type of rosin. The fact is that there are several types that differ from each other in the type of raw materials and the method of production.
There is gum rosin, which is obtained by distilling off the turpentine from the purified gum. There is an extraction rosin produced by the extraction of crushed wood. The last type is tall oil rosin, which is made by fractional distillation of tall oil. Therefore, the price of a substance will depend on its parameters.
Regular or mixed shops
Rosin can be purchased at mixed retail stores like household goods and thousands of small items. It should be borne in mind that in these places the choice is not so wide, but in case of urgent need, you can go there. You can see and buy this substance in record stores because musicians use pine resin to rub the tuning pegs. By the way, this rosin is very high quality. In some cities, it is sold in conventional kiosks, you just need to be careful when choosing it. If it is sold in black cans, it is quite possible that excess substances are mixed in there, as a result of which, instead of cleaning the soldering point, dirt and an unpleasant odor are obtained.
Online store
Of course, instead of going around the numerous establishments where rosin can be sold, it is better to use the Internet. Currently, there are many sites that offer such a product. Convenience is that on some of them you can see the composition of the substance in detail. It is very easy to choose the right look and volume. You don't have to go anywhere, just make a few clicks and the goods will be delivered after a certain period of time. Although this method of buying is not suitable for those who urgently need rosin.
