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Even with high-quality genuine tips from a brand like Weller,  your tip does not last forever. These 5 useful tips address common soldering iron maintenance questions. Answer questions like: should soldering iron tips last forever? And, which is better for soldering, a wet sponge or a brass sponge?

 

A big thank you to the Video Content Producers (VCPs). As I said in the video, I only gave them a few days to record the questions and send them to me. I am super excited to include the following producers in this episode.

 

(In order of Appearance)

 

* Matt Eargle: VCP Biography: AirborneSurfer - Matt Eargle

  • Mentioned Project: Episode 377: Altair 8800 Replica

 

* Clemens Mayer: VCP Biography: Clem

  • Mentioned Project: Episode 379: Macroscope Soldering Tool

 

* David Edwards VCP Biography: David Edwards

 

*Dave Ploeger: VCP Biography: Dave

  • Featured Project: Episode 384: Retro Gaming Handheld Without a PCB

 

* Adam Soileau

 

Bill of Materials

 

PartBuy KitBuy Kit
Weller Soldering Tools

WX1N

Weller1Buy NowBuy Now

WXP65 - 65W Iron

Weller1Buy NowBuy Now
WXP120WXP120 - 120W IronWeller1Buy NowBuy Now
WX65 Tips
XNT 1S - Round 0.2mmWeller1Buy NowBuy Now
XNT A - Chisel 1.6mmWeller1Buy NowBuy Now
XNT B - Chisel 2.4mmWeller1Buy NowBuy Now
XNT H - Chisel 0.8mmWeller1Buy NowBuy Now
T0054487499 - 45deg Chisel 1.2mmWeller1Buy NowBuy Now
WX120 Tips
XT AL - Chisel 1.6mmWeller1Buy NowBuy Now
T0054471399 - Chisel 0.8mmWeller1Buy NowBuy Now
XT D - Chisel 4.6mmWeller1Buy NowBuy Now
WXMP Tip
RT6MS - Sloped 2.2mmWeller1Buy NowBuy Now
Soldering Supplies
SnPb Solder 0.02" Rosen Core (SPC22130)Duratool1Buy NowBuy Now
Solder Wire, 96.5/3/0.5, 0.3mm Diameter, 221°C, No Clean (T0051388199) Weller1Buy NowBuy Now
Solder Wire, 96.5/3/0.5, 0.8mm Diameter, 221°C, 250g, HF (T0051388799)Weller1Buy NowBuy Now
WPB1 - Soldering tip Polishing BarWeller1Buy NowBuy Now
Soldering Tip Tinner/ActivatorWeller1Buy NowBuy Now
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  • etc-navy
    etc-navy over 6 years ago +2
    Very good video... The only thing missing was how to prolong your tips... 1. Use the lowest heat setting that gets the job done... 2. When you park the soldering iron in the holder put a blob of solder…
  • dukester
    dukester over 6 years ago

    Nice

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  • DAB
    DAB over 6 years ago

    Very good video.

     

    If you take care of your soldering iron it will last decades.

    I still have my weller soldering gun from Tech School and it still works. I use it when I need its high heat and power.

     

    DAB

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  • baldengineer
    baldengineer over 6 years ago in reply to etc-navy

    Good additions!

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  • etc-navy
    etc-navy over 6 years ago

    Very good video...  The only thing missing was how to prolong your tips... 

    1. Use the lowest heat setting that gets the job done...

    2. When you park the soldering iron in the holder put a blob of solder on the tip first and leave it there...  Let the blob of solder oxide, you can wipe off the blob and solder...  Chances are you already had the solder in your hand and this saves time trying to re-tin the tip if you wiped it dry before putting it in the holder...

    3. When you shut down the soldering iron leave a blob of solder on the tip...  Again the blob of solder oxides but the tip is protected...

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