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   Rich Felker (dalias@hachyderm.io)'s status on Sunday, 28-Jun-2026 21:44:01 JST Rich Felker

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   • James Smith 💾

   @Floppy Most likely the tip is badly oxidized and you're not using flux.

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     James Smith 💾 (floppy@mastodon.me.uk)'s status on Sunday, 28-Jun-2026 21:44:03 JST James Smith 💾

     Trying to solder something and it’s an exercise in frustration, as my iron appears to be dogshit. Maybe at 50 it’s time to treat myself to a decent one.

     Recommendations welcome. I don’t do much soldering, but when I do I’d like something that *works*