Which soldering iron
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Most of them are cheaply made and have poor battery life. What exactly are you trying to solder?
I would strongly suggest not to get a cordless soldering iron.
Unless it is some big repetitive project, the 10$ ones have served me well. Its more about knowing how to use it, and having the correct solder, tools, and holding station. I've even used a torch to do a bit of electronics soldering when a sodler gun/iron couldnt get it done.
Why not? I have a battery powered one from RadioShack that I got for $20. It works awesome and it gets hot in seconds, has a built in light and does jobs relatively easy. I am an engineer major too.
The battery powered ones suck. Get a butane powered one.
I dont like the battery style for the fact if the thing gets just hot enough to solder and then you get a cold solder joint. Cold solder joints can cause problems and are a pain to diagnose as everything looks ok to the eye. Also engineer major doesn't mean you are an electrician. Are you an electrical engineer and how long have you been doing it because classroom and actual experience are 2 different? I have been a Aircraft Electrician for 12 years and built many harnesses, electrical packages and troubleshot many discrepencies.
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I have a butane powered Weller that has lasted me ~20 years so far. I've tried battery powered units and they don't work nearly as well.
I currently have the Blue POint labeled version of this one and love it:
Portasol® 1076 deg F Super-pro Self-Igniting Butane Soldering Iron Kit, 125 W | Staples®
I've had this one before and had several issues:
Weller WPA2 | Butane Powered Soldering Irons
The main concern is to use good quality butane. Make sure it's filtered.
Portasol® 1076 deg F Super-pro Self-Igniting Butane Soldering Iron Kit, 125 W | Staples®
I've had this one before and had several issues:
Weller WPA2 | Butane Powered Soldering Irons
The main concern is to use good quality butane. Make sure it's filtered.
Get a weller corded soldering gun.. 25 bux
Any of you have suggestions for a fine electronics soldering iron?
I need something that can take a very small, sharp tip and get hot enough to melt solder applied by industrial wave soldering.
I've tried a few irons, but none get hot enough.
I need something that can take a very small, sharp tip and get hot enough to melt solder applied by industrial wave soldering.
I've tried a few irons, but none get hot enough.
+ 1 I have the RadioShack brand wireless as well and I have yet to change the batteries in it. Albeit, my projects are few and far between but require major amounts of soldering. It works great and heats up in just a couple of seconds.
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