In article .net, "Ralph Mowery" wrote:

"GregS" wrote in message
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In article . com,
wrote:
I need to solder couple of surface mount capcitors,but the tip is not
sharp enough.

Is there any way to do it without buying expensive tools ? Can i tie a
needle to the gun?


File it down.

It will not last long afterward. The flux will eat up the bare copper.


Flux will not eat up the bare copper. Atleast not flux for electronic
circuits.

The copper on the tip mixes with the solder and is removed from the tip and
deposited on the circuit board.

It may be possiable to wrap some # 12 or # 14 solid wire around the tip,
extend one side out and use that to heat the SMD


Blieve me, if the tip is not plated, it will not last
long. I,ve been soldering for about 45 years.

greg