> What you need is fine solder (22 gauge/0.71mm for example), a
> hands-free magnifier and, especially, a clean tip. Site the IC and
> solder two opposite corner pins first, then carefully, with your wrist
> supported, do the other pins neatly and quickly with just enough
> solder to make the joint flow. It does work, trust me, be patient

I guess I am lazy. I just pour enough solder on the legs, then use wick
to remove the excess. Works fine for me. IMHO a good hands-free
magnifier and good (thin) solder wick and idem solder are more important
than the iron.

Wouter van Ooijen

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