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Using the Correct Solder Iron For Track Size
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For code 100 or smaller track, use a solder iron with a conical type tip. The end of the tip will be unplated iron. This is the area that gets coated with solder. The rest of the iron tip will be copper plated with iron, nickel and chrome. The chrome stops the solder from adhering to the body. For larger rails than code 100, you might want use a screwdriver shaped tip instead.
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Great idea, Michael!
I have a better way to get wire through foam and that is to use a piece of cooper or aluminum tubing and drill a hole the size of the tubing. Stick the tubing thru the foam and then feed the wire down thru the tubing. Then pull the tubing out thru the foam from under the layout. Works like a dream. I do it all the time me even thru mountains.