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The main point in soldering is cleaning and"tinning" the parts to be soldered. If it is not clean you are wasting your time. I have used 10lb irons on roofing but for model <br />railroads I use a 35W Weller pencil iron. Very fine tip for decoders. a little heavIer for rails. Small chisel point is very good. also. After tip is hot I dip in rosin and wipe on damp sponge before applying solder. I also use kesters for cleaning but WASH OFF. <br />KEN I've been soldering since 1950. <br /> <br />
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