Soldering Irons

[electrosonic]

+1 on using clips for heat sinks - I found some copper clips, the heat transfers more efficiently (quicker?) than the stainless ones.

Andrew.

[italianguy63]

+1

Thats what I use too.. small copper alligator clips with flat noses.  (Not pictured).

[greaser_au]

I dunno why you guys are having so much trouble with your tips.
I have a 60 watt Weller iron with no temp control option.
Its an older model someone gave to me.
My tips last a long time.
Although I do have several types of tips I swap out as needed depending on that I am soldering.
The same held true for my previous Weller iron, did finally die after about 30 year of use.
Even then, never had a problem with tips burning up.

What model is your weller?    Do the tips have a number on the heater end?

david?