[Elecraft] (Slightly O/T) Intermittent nips when soldering

[David Dietrich]

Hi Everyone,

This has been happening to me frequently ever since I built my KAT-2.  I keep the solder I am using coiled in a spring shape in a small tube for easy application.  Every so often as I am touching the far end of the solder to either tin the tip of the iron, or else actually solder something, I get a little "nip" on my finger tip.  It feels like a sting/burn, and is no more painful than a pinprick.  I have a Weller WES-51 temp controlled soldering station that I got when I built my K1 a few years ago.  I take excellent care of my tools, so I am not sure what is going on.  This happens intermittently.  Any suggestions/ideas??

Thanks ES 73,

David
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