Semi-OT: Interesting or unusual PC Compatibles? - test-drb@ccmp.vtda.org

5 Aug 2007

Chris M wrote:
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 though). Soldering iron tips are made of copper, so I
 don't see any reason why I couldn't chisel one down
 for a specific task. Any thoughts? Am I courting
 disaster? 
Depends on the tip. The better soldering tips are coated/plated with another
metal, and filing removes that coating. It will still work, but will also
require more maintenance to keep the tip working properly.