Author Topic: soldering iron tips (Read 1301 times)

sakobatoneko · « **on:** July 13, 2008, 03:34:47 AM »

i bought this http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062728&cp=&sr=1&origkw=Soldering+Iron&kw=soldering+iron&parentPage=search and i want to know how can i change the tip, when i take off the screw the tip is stuck to the soldering iron. any one know how i can change them?

budgray19 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 13, 2008, 04:08:35 AM »

vise grips
and a good grip

or if u dont have vise grips
use lineman pliers or adjustable pliers
(i liek vise grips because THEY WONT slip lol

sakobatoneko · « **Reply #2 on:** July 13, 2008, 04:35:49 AM »

so i just pull them out?

budgray19 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 15, 2008, 07:10:21 AM »

twist it

Jumbo · « **Reply #4 on:** July 15, 2008, 10:38:24 AM »

LOL you don't take the screw out of the side of the iron! You just twist the top like a screw.

budgray19 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 15, 2008, 04:27:16 PM »

well hes probably never taken the tip off
i mean its kinda a obveouse looking thing to do

Jumbo · « **Reply #6 on:** July 15, 2008, 04:29:54 PM »

Well If you are taking it off the replace the tip you should have another tip with you so you can see how it works...

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