Help me choose a new soldering iron!

neroceasar · 01-11-2008, 04:14 PM

I'M tired of the radio shack shit! I don't really know much about soldering irons(in fact nothing). So, a little help would be sweet! I had a 40w iron and that worked until after 2 repickups the head went bad. I"m looking at Wellers and what would be good for rewiring? I don't see any 40w adjustable ones only 50w and above. Is it the temperature or the wattage that counts? The 50w can be set as low as 350 f. Any help would be sweet.

JBroll · 01-11-2008, 04:38 PM

I have an ancient weller, they're pretty good.

Higher power just means that you have to be more careful with sensitive electronics.

If I were to spend that much money I'd put down $20 for a Cold Heat soldering tool - ThinkGeek :: Cold Heat Soldering Tool - just for the convenience.

Jeff

TheMissing · 01-11-2008, 06:06 PM

It's nice to have a normal pencil style one, only has to be 15-25 watts. But it's ALSO nice to have one of those 100w guns. The high watt guns are good for doing volume pots on guitars where the smaller wattage irons take a while to melt the solder and tend to heat the pot up as well, with the gun you can melt the solder quickly and get it done.

neroceasar · 01-11-2008, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBroll

I have an ancient weller, they're pretty good.

Higher power just means that you have to be more careful with sensitive electronics.

If I were to spend that much money I'd put down $20 for a Cold Heat soldering tool - ThinkGeek :: Cold Heat Soldering Tool - just for the convenience.

Jeff

I had a cold heat gun, i hated it.

Popsyche · 01-11-2008, 08:04 PM

This is what I have had for the last 10 years.

Catalog No. WLC100 Product Detail

weller pro soldering iron - eBay (item 330202285541 end time Jan-14-08 11:50:00 PST)

ibznorange · 01-11-2008, 08:47 PM

james (7dt) turned me on to butane soldering irons. thats the way to go for fucking sure. you can not only solder, with adjustable heat, but you can heatshrink, and burninate with a torch tip.
RadioShack.com - Soldering tools & supplies: Mini Butane Gas-Powered Iron

cold heat pro's rock
cold heat standards? no good at all.

Minto Took · 01-13-2008, 06:05 PM

I'm also going to recommend a Weller. You'll never have to buy a new iron again.

djpharoah · 01-13-2008, 06:28 PM

I have had a 20/40W Radio Shack soldering iron for like 7 years so far - everything works perfectly.

ukfswmart · 01-13-2008, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ibznorange

james (7dt) turned me on to butane soldering irons. thats the way to go for fucking sure. you can not only solder, with adjustable heat, but you can heatshrink, and burninate with a torch tip.
RadioShack.com - Soldering tools & supplies: Mini Butane Gas-Powered Iron

That thing looks like a weapon!

mnemonic · 01-13-2008, 11:48 PM

i've got a massive 150 watt one that looks like a handgun, and is made of bakelite.

yeah i'm poor, and my dads a mechanic

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neroceasar DEATHMETAL!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: grand rapids, mi Posts: 332 Real Name: clay Main Seven: Ibanez rg1077xl prestige Rig: MAKO>RIVERA Thanked: 8	Help me choose a new soldering iron! I'M tired of the radio shack shit! I don't really know much about soldering irons(in fact nothing). So, a little help would be sweet! I had a 40w iron and that worked until after 2 repickups the head went bad. I"m looking at Wellers and what would be good for rewiring? I don't see any 40w adjustable ones only 50w and above. Is it the temperature or the wattage that counts? The 50w can be set as low as 350 f. Any help would be sweet.

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TheMissing Sugar Bush Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South Jersey Posts: 5,624 Real Name: Chris Main Seven: Schecter Gryphon7 (W/BKP) Rig: 5150 II-Swamp Thangs Thanked: 191	It's nice to have a normal pencil style one, only has to be 15-25 watts. But it's ALSO nice to have one of those 100w guns. The high watt guns are good for doing volume pots on guitars where the smaller wattage irons take a while to melt the solder and tend to heat the pot up as well, with the gun you can melt the solder quickly and get it done. You shake your ass but you're already dead.

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01-11-2008, 04:38 PM	#2
JBroll Hard-On For Freedom Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX, USA Posts: 2,540 Thanked: 18	I have an ancient weller, they're pretty good. Higher power just means that you have to be more careful with sensitive electronics. If I were to spend that much money I'd put down $20 for a Cold Heat soldering tool - ThinkGeek :: Cold Heat Soldering Tool - just for the convenience. Jeff

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Minto Took ss.org Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lafayette, IN Posts: 3 Real Name: Greg Rig: Roland JC-120 Thanked: 0	I'm also going to recommend a Weller. You'll never have to buy a new iron again.

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djpharoah Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 4,812 Real Name: Mesh Thanked: 195	I have had a 20/40W Radio Shack soldering iron for like 7 years so far - everything works perfectly.

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mnemonic ss.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 842 Real Name: Max Main Seven: Lefty Schecter 007 Elite Rig: Toneport Thanked: 6	i've got a massive 150 watt one that looks like a handgun, and is made of bakelite. yeah i'm poor, and my dads a mechanic


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