I did a few test solders to practice on various sizes of wire connections. I think most of the components have an 18awg lead so I will probably use twinned 18awg to keep things easy if I need to add tails to components to make them reach connections. I was messing around with 600F and it boils the solder into the joint by heating the wire underneath and applying solder on top. Super strong joint but it sure gets the wire hot in doing so.

Any idea on the temps you solder at? I should probably go lower and leave the leads long and solder towards the components and cut the extra off. Soldering is fun. Makes me feel like a mad scientist. lol.