[Elecraft] Source and causes of poor solder joints?

[Ron Hahn (EI2JP)]

Colleagues,

In keeping with this thread I wonder if the tools used are as much at  
fault as the technique?

I use a Weller WTCPN station with 60/40 solder and a fine tip, and  
find that the plated tips seem to "lose" their tinning and have to be  
swiped through the sponge and a bit of solder applied.

Given that time has moved on is there a better, moderately-priced  
instrument available for this type of construction?  230v of course ;-)

 From my own experience I've found that the eyes aren't what they  
used to be and I too find myself going over joints.  Having recently  
invested in an illuminated magnifier lamp I find I don't have to do  
this as much as I used to, but its still a problem.  Is our aging  
profile in the hobby also contributing to this?

Ron
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