Soldering iron tips, how to solder SMD without ruining the PCB

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@MtnDon

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Any tips for soldering LED wires to MCPCBs. Seems very easy to get cold solders with all the heat sinking.

I slip a wafer of wood between the mcpcb and the heatsink/pill/shelf. Then solder with the biggest tip I can use safely and very hot, very quick. Pre-tin the pads on the mcpcb as well as pre-tinning the wires.

LOL MtnDon, fitting you use wood.