Ur right about copper corroding fast. Before I turn on the iron, I take out the
tip hold it in a vise and brush it like hell with a wire brush (brass wires).
Then, soon as it's hot, i flow solder all over the tip - it wets really good
after the brush up - & flick off the excess. Seems to minimise the rate of
corrosion by protecting the core somewhat.
My 20c worth - Debbie :)

 --- Dave VanHorn <dvanhorn@CEDAR.NET> Tinned copper tips are regrindable, but
corrode very fast, making regrinds
> necessary.
> Iron plated copper isn't regrindable, (not really) but also last a LONG
> time, and therefore don't need it.
> Copper plated iron is what I would call USELESS from the start. :)
>

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