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gsetter's process sounds like a good one. However, when soldering feeders to track or making general wiring connections, I don't use flux, don't tin or shine the parts to be joined and I don't pay particular attention to the soldering gun's tip, I only make sure it is tinned. If I was soldering old brass track I would likely need to shine the parts, however I use N.S. rail. I've found that when you remove the insulation from wire, the wire is clean enough to be soldered. I don't do anything to the ties, either, as I find I am in and out so quick that damage to the ties is minimal. I read that you feel you have strong soldering capibilities so I don't feel I need explain any further. I do use a gun. I like the fact that the tip cools down when not in use. <br /> <br />You will find that people have many methods of achieving the same end. I don't espouse my method over Gary's. In fact, I would use a more methodical approach, if I started having trouble.
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