> My question concerns the selection of soldering tips that are 
> most useful for a hobbyist.

I have only a simple 0.8mm tip on my (3) soldering irons. Serves me well
for TH and SMD. When SMD pins are too fine pitched I apply a blob of
solder and reomve the excess with solder wick. IME a good maginifier is
more important that a fine tip.

Wouter van Ooijen

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