On 12/03/2010 13:21, William Laakkonen wrote:
> I suppose it's a matter of preference- you can't tell my soldering from
> paste and I do not stress the parts using a chisel tip and quick soldering-
> though it could be a thermal shock in cold climates.
>
> I see a "mini-hoof" is what I call a chisel tip. You definitely do not want
> to try SMD soldering with a pointed and narrow tip- may be this is why so
> many have troubles and go to the extra effort of ovens, etc? Seldom need to
> use hoof tips.
The mini-hoof tip is shaped like a horse's hoof, with a little
depression that holds a small amount of solder. It's nothing like a
chisel tip. It's held with the end parallel to the leads (it's at an
angle to the shaft) and wiped along them.
Leon
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