How should I keep my soldering iron tip in good shape?

narkeleptk

Joined Mar 11, 2019
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Always keep the tip tinned when sitting hot. Wipe just before soldering, and tin before putting back in holder.Also, tin before turning power off -- leave a blob of solder to protect the cold tip.
Remove oxidation with 600 grit sandpaper while hot. Re-tin.
I do pretty much the same, always wipe before and after each use an tin after. On top of this I use two irons. One with a large knife tip for rough work and cleaning up that does not mind the abuse and another one with a small chisel tip for clean work.
 
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