Fifaguy360 on 29 June 2013
Invest in a good tip. Always have two types of tips: Chizel tip and pointed.
Also depends if you're doing SMT or leaded soldering.
Before beginning the soldering after the iron is heated up take some solder and just paint around the tip then clean it on the wet sponge to make the tip smooth and shiny. This will make it easier to get contact when you're actually doing the soldering.
