How to Tin a Soldering Iron Tip

[@uria2001]

I remember having so many problems with oxidation until someone showed me how to properly tin an iron. So much difference. I think this and flux changed the issues I was having and made things so much more enjoyable. Appreciate your video. I'm sure many people while appreciate it as well.

[@derekacevedo489]

I was having issues with melting the solder onto the tip after i dipped it in flux. After about 10 minutes i was able to melt it and get it to stick to the tip and from there on out it was easy. I thought i had a bad soldering iron because it was taking too long so I'm glad that it works perfectly now. TLDR: Thank you I thought my iron was broken 👍

[@ShamsAfroz-vz1zo]

I had black tips and not holding solders, but cleaning method looks like it will work. Until i get the shiny tips, it means oxidation of solder is cleaned. I used different tips, flat and pointed, but having problem of li ion 3.7v batteries. Now will try this method at 45o temperature, Thanks for yor work.

[@denniscorey1305]

I really appreciate that video. Please add more.

[@go_play_with_sticks]

thank you for the tutorial I appreciate it

[@jimmykelley883]

Great video! Thanks! Would have been nice to see you melt the solder.

[@MrBesmir7]

I just made some smallest cut around and it holds very good ..it very smooth so it don't hold to much

[@austinl3625]

Do you do this before putting the iron away for storage or do you do this before you start using it each time?

[@diy7official]

Tinning is a common practice, regardless of whether you will be using soldering iron often or not, once the tip is covered in solder, it will not oxidize, even if it's not been used for a long time (unless you use lead-free solder, in that case, it is more prone to oxidation than leaded solder, but still better than leaving tip bare metal).

[@tokk3n-hj4xg]

Thanks so much. This video helped a lot.

[@rx7fd329]

thank you will try it later

[@TheOnlyOwnedbyCow]

How do you do this with the other soldering tips. My first tip tinned nicely. I tried to do the blade tip one and it just wouldn’t take. Could you show how to do other tips and can you show where the solder needs to cover on each one? For the blade tip is it quite literally just the blade edge of the tip? With the pen shaped one, it covers about 1/4 inch of the tip.

[@diy7official]

If the iron tip is too oxidized you might want to clean it with fine-grit sandpaper, after that, just keep repeating the process in the video, dip in the flux, apply solder, and clean inside the metal sponge, It should eventually start sticking.

[@diy7official]

And yes, you don't have to tin the whole tip, just the part that will be touching the solder.

[@Colt3854]

Thanks for the advice

[@modelrailfan37]

This really helps! Thanks!!

[@noisefekt]

This is not working for me. Tried multiple times to put flux on the tip and then some tin, tried even one with lead in it but no. Tin just doesn't hold on the tip only drops off. How can I fix this??? Need to use my soldering iron ASAP.

[@diy7official]

If the solder tip looks burnt, then this method alone is not as effective, you can try using a fine grit sandpaper (1000 grit, or above) to clean the burnt part, then repeat the process.

[@remy1993]

Yup use smoother sandpaper and cordless drill. Then make sure don't heat temperature 400° above

[@noisefekt]

​ @remy1993 I end up ordering a few new tips and tip tinner. I used 350-360°C. Worked perfectly. Now I use the tip tinner every time I'm soldering something.

[@poncianoespiritu6527]

Pwede ba gawin thinning ng soldering tip na walang flux? Salamat Thanks for the video.

[@diy7official]

You are asking if the soldering iron can be tinned without flux? I haven't tried it personally, but you should be able to do it, just make sure to clean the tip with the metal sponge and damp cloth often while applying the solder, it should be able to stick regardless.

[@poncianoespiritu6527]

@@diy7official Thank you. I tried it. It worked well. More power. Goodluck

[@jundiepagala8925]

Naks kala ko nasira na yung akin

[@undeadassassin0438]

what temperature should you put the soldering iron on to start tinning? (i’m a beginner)

[@diy7official]

Between 300°C and 400°C the solder should melt ok, but try different values.

[@toybuns775]

Keep air off your tip... thats all there is to know. Cover it with solder every few minutes of soldering and before turning it off. The solder will act as a barrier and wont let O2 oxidize it. Last forever and transfer heat the way it was made to do

[@narutoytsastrellas5423]

What clothe do you use

[@diy7official]

I used a regular kitchen rag, but any cloth would do, as long as it's dampened. But I would avoid microfiber towels as they melt easily.

[@millennium677]

yup never under estimate the importance of flux, all though most solder has flux in it always have extra on hand

[@0r1xx_]

Hello, how do I fix my dell latitude 5400 not going to sleep when lid is closed. When my power option in windows "Choose what closing the lid will do" is set to sleep please... Please help

[@diy7official]

Sleep mode related issues can be caused due to outdated BIOS, chipset, or video drivers, incorrect power settings in Windows, old or corrupt hiberfil.sys file, third-party software or applications, corrupt operating system files, and so on.

[@Otacon3603]

That shit don't work... Did to a bran new one and it just rolls off and i tryed a lot of times then i just gave up.

[@diy7official]

Using the right flux is important, without the flux it would be very hard to get the solder to stick. Also, if you're using lead-free solder, it might require additional time to get it to stick.

[@jase4270]

I just used citric acid and it worked almost instantly no need to buy tinning flux.

[@renzabarracoso2520]

can i do this without the damp cloth?

[@renzabarracoso2520]

just the bronze sponge?

[@diy7official]

You can try that, should work ok with just the sponge.

[@joeymalin]

First video that said WHY you tin the tip…

[@AdamTheBot]

Will yellow/ rosin flux work ?

[@diy7official]

Rosin flux should work ok, it does the same thing as any other soldering flux.

[@aquickfoo4256]

Can i use any flux or a special kind of tinning product?

[@diy7official]

Any soldering flux should work.

[@aquickfoo4256]

@@diy7official thank you

[@silkroad1201]

I've never done this. All my tips turned black and they work just fine (I'm kidding. This is good to know)

[@lykagociridze643]

Why is my flux yellow is that even flux?

[@diy7official]

There are various types of flux paste, yours is probably "Rosin Flux".

[@aninternationalbadinfluenc9271]

Kwl

[@TouchthisWorld]

Bad habbit. Don’t dip. Soldering iron in flux

[@diy7official]

Can't confirm nor deny that. Regardless, this video is about tinning the oxidized soldering iron tip, not something that would be done frequently.

[@poncianoespiritu6527]

What then is the proper way to use flux. Kindly educate us. Thank you

[@poncianoespiritu6527]

Dipping is the common practice I supposed.

[@johngreen5837]

It's how you do it. Please tell us how to do it your way

[@knkaitlog]

10 fu*cking months are youre not telling us the correct you dofus