Need advice on getting A soldering gun.
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Soldering gun? Do you mean soldering iron? /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif
Silviron
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For mods and 95% of general electronic soldering you need a 15-30 watt soldering IRON. A soldering GUN is for heavy duty work and will "kill" a lot of electronic components.
For "run of the mill" mods a $7.00 Radio Shack 25 watt iron will do the job. If you are doing anything fancy with ICs or other sensitive devices you will want a 15 watt GROUNDED iron.
If you get really serious then get an industrial grade Weller soldering unit but be prepared to spend $$$ for that.
For "run of the mill" mods a $7.00 Radio Shack 25 watt iron will do the job. If you are doing anything fancy with ICs or other sensitive devices you will want a 15 watt GROUNDED iron.
If you get really serious then get an industrial grade Weller soldering unit but be prepared to spend $$$ for that.
AlphaTea
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At work I have a PACE MBT-201 I got from Techni-tool.
51 Watt variable temp iron and a seperate variable temp vacuum solder extractor. At $800+ this puppy is sweet!
Probably a little more than you are looking for tho...
Got to R.S.
For less than $25 you should be able to get a pretty good one. If you can, get one that you can replace the tips on.
51 Watt variable temp iron and a seperate variable temp vacuum solder extractor. At $800+ this puppy is sweet!
Probably a little more than you are looking for tho...
Got to R.S.
For less than $25 you should be able to get a pretty good one. If you can, get one that you can replace the tips on.
Doug S
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SHINER said:
Am gonna try and do a few mods.Need advice on getting A soldering gun.I am assuming they have them in different sizes.Where to buy and any certin size or brand.
Thanks.
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For equipment that is a joy to use, checkout Metcal. Big$$ new but great deals used on Ebay. Checkout this earlier thread:
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SHINER said:
Am gonna try and do a few mods.Need advice on getting A soldering gun.I am assuming they have them in different sizes.Where to buy and any certin size or brand.
Thanks.
SHINER /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
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For equipment that is a joy to use, checkout Metcal. Big$$ new but great deals used on Ebay. Checkout this earlier thread:
Metcal discussion
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..2nd-ing Metcal /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif
Silviron
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60/40% or 63/37% lead-tin ROSIN core solder is the easiest to use.
Whatever you do, don't use acid core solder on electronics.
I find that using the thinnest solder is easier and less sloppy than the thick stuff.
Whatever you do, don't use acid core solder on electronics.
I find that using the thinnest solder is easier and less sloppy than the thick stuff.
