> > help, but don't see the answer to my problem. I am using
> > a 30 W iron from Radio Shack, and rosin core solder. The problem is
>

You should get the Radio Shack 15 W grounded (3 prong) iron for ICs and
other small stuff.  You can keep the 30 W for heavyweight type hardware.

Colin

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