Soldering irons and their tips come in a wide range of formats and styles, with the (originally Hakko) T12 being one of the more interesting offerings. This is because of how it integrates not only ...

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Generally tips don't affect heat capacity --that's fixed by the iron/heater design (Metcal's irons with their fixed-temp cartridges being a notable exception) -- tip selection is more about the ...