On Sat, 19 Apr 2014 22:00:11 -0400, krw wrote:

Short answer: No. ;-)

I fully agree.

We do a lot of SMD prototyping and occasional repair work.
You need the assistance of a few aids to make it workable.
Google for "solder tinner cleaner" and look at the images.
These tiny metal "cleaner" cans are essential.
Poke an iron in it and the tip will shine as if there was
lead in the solder.
Before poking you will want to rub the tip off in a metal sponge.
You need to get used to do this more often than with lead solder.

I confess we keep a spool of dark age solder.
Patience has its limits.

Cheers!