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Old 06-24-2012, 11:27 PM
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Default Re: Soldering Irons which ones best?

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Originally Posted by bigford View Post
weller soldering irons are the best in my book
hmm

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Originally Posted by pigeonfarmboy View Post
Mine is a weller. I'd stick with them or Hakko.
Thanks!

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Originally Posted by grumpygrady View Post
also think about a little pencil type butane gas torch , they are great for frames ,etc
about 3 bucks at HF
having one for wiring and another for heavier things is a must
and for real big heavy metal a cutting chisel and propane torch will make one just like they used back in the old time to solder tin and still do lol
i have a butane heat torch/soldering iron but im not happy about the consistancy of heat when doing 60 wires..

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Originally Posted by SmallHaul View Post
Weller.
Hmmm im going to have to look into a Weller it looks like..

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Originally Posted by ihbuilder View Post
O & A with a #6 tip heat up a pointy piece of steel till it's a nice cherry red and go to town JK werks though

Weller
I was thinking about that.. it prob would work however i have not tried it yet. how long does it stay hot enough haha.. no really how long?

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Originally Posted by Larry View Post
I love Hakko FX-888.
Ill have to look into that one too thanks!

sounds like people like the weller or Hakko so ill be looking into those! thanks guys!
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