| - | [* 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. |
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| - | [* black] [last thing to do before throwing away. NOT a part of regular maintenance. Thing to do right before the trash. Wire brushes? |
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| + | [* icon_caution] The use of abrasives should generally only be turned to as a last resort. If a couple round of tip tinner didn't remove the oxidation, your tip is about ready for retirement anyway. Using abrasives will shorten the tip lifespan even further. |
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