agreed, i just had some old deans solder in the box and i recalled that it seemed to flow sooner (either a lower temp or higher conductivity?) than the 60/40 kester that i normally use.

i couldnt' find the 1/4 inch tip so i picked up a hakko 456 (60 watt). whew! this is a brutish instrument but it did make the solder flow! it is scary hot, using it feels more like I am forging steel rather than making an electrical connection.