Alterações no passo nº 7
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| [title] Mechanical Abrasives | |
| [* icon_caution] The use of abrasives to clean iron tip oxidation is debated in the soldering community, and should generally only be turned to as a last resort. Some argue that if tip tinner didn't remove the oxidation, your tip is about ready for retirement anyway. | |
| + | [* black] [last thing to do before throwing away. NOT a part of regular maintenance. Thing to do right before the trash. Wire brushes? |
| [* black] Gently drag the tip across the surface of a polishing bar or high-grit sandpaper, following the [shape? curvature?] of the tip. | |
| [* black] [Pic one; Working surface pressed against abrasive surface. Pic two: Dragging across the surface.] | |
| [* icon_note] Be sure to evenly abrade the working surface. | |
| [* icon_caution] Stop as soon as the stubborn oxidation is removed. |