> > That is an excellent idea! On my soldering station the tips are held
> > in place with a set screw so I just need to find some copper rod
> > and I can make several tip sizes and be able to change them. It would
> > minimize the amount of heat by quite a bit. 
> > 
> > Now to find some copper rod. ;-]
> > 
> > Cheers
> 
> Depends on what you consider "rod". My local home center has some 
> #4 solid conductor ground wire - it's about 1/4 inch in diameter 
> and sold by the foot.
> 
> -Denny

I know the stuff you are talking about. I'm not sure I've seen it in 
rod more like thick stranded wire. It's definitly worth a trip to
the hardware store to check to find some.

Thanks

Dave
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