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OK lets throw more fuel here to increse the flames! The best solder joints occur when both items to be joined are heated enough to melt the solder and form a jouint between them. The size of the iron affects the time it takes to get the soldered items to temperature. The larger the iron the faster both items get to optimum temperature, and the faster you can remove heat from them to prevent melted ties down the whole length of the rail . You know you have accomplised the bond when the solder flows on both items and the joint remains shinny when the heat is removed and the joint begins to cool. This is an art that as you do some you will quickly acquire, and like riding a bicycle you will retain. <br />HTH <br />Will
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