Lpc2000

> No offence intended but the reason why we use concave tips is
precisely to avoid

None taken, I didnt mention it to directly counter the hoof tip
statement in that way.  I meant it in that, to do the job, you dont
need to spend a lot of money on new equipment.  Many soldering
irons/stations dont offer hoof tips, mine included.

Your point is well taken about heating joints multiple times.  I will
have to try a blade tip and see how well it works.  Although I have
gotten very good with my round bent tip, which may work in a very
similar manor to the blade.  Once you do a couple and learn your
tools, it becomes less and less necessary to reheat joints.

I made a comment at the end of my post about hobbying.  I should have
been more clear.  I would never and have never assembled production
units in this manor, and would recommend the same to anyone.  That
said, it works great for prototypes and proof of concept work, or just
hobbying around.

Thanks for setting me straight Don,

Vern