How about a soldering thread?

Kitch, a fellow woodworker! Audio is my second hobby and I have built a few kits in my time. There is no real magic in soldering. As in woodworking you have to have the right tool for the job. I have seen first time kit builders try to solder components on a circuit card with a 100 watt soldering gun and I just shake my head as they lift up the traces on the circuit card. I would classify the work you intend on doing as fairly delicate so I would recommend no more that a 20 to 30 watt soldering pencil. Use good quality solder, and in your case silver solder wouldn't hurt your interconnects. Make sure you keep the tip clean and well tinned at all times and apply only enough heat to do the job. Once the joint is soldered do not move it as this will create a cold solder joint. Not much more to it, just take your time and you will be fine. By the way, more power to you for cutting dovetails by hand but I much prefer the Leigh Dovetail Jig I got for Christmas and my router. Good luck.

Im no expert but you want to heat the work piece not the solder itself. This will help it flow better and make a better connection.

Be careful of those fumes.....I found out a while ago that I am allergic to them....I develop chemical bronchitis. So, I have hung up my soldering iron, except for very small jobs, and then with a suitable mask.