WTB: A decent soldering iron.

Spasticteapot · 18th November 2006, 06:09 PM

I'd like a good-quality soldering iron, preferably temperature-controlled. I have some stuff for trade, although
I can pay cash.

BWRX · 19th November 2006, 11:27 PM

http://www.circuitspecialists.com/prod.itml/icOid/7508

That iron is hard to beat for the price. I've been using the older model for two years now and my only complaint is that the paint is peeling off the soldering iron holder, but that doesn't hurt the functionaity of the iron at all.

Get that and a couple spare tips and you can get a decent cheap digital multimeter for free too. Pretty good deal if you ask me.

http://www.circuitspecialists.com/level.itml/icOid/190

tja · 20th November 2006, 12:08 AM

How is the cable between the unit and the iron. On my current station the cable is quite unwieldy and inflexible, sometimes making it a hassle to work with.

Take

rtarbell · 20th November 2006, 12:44 AM

You might have to pay cash, but I'd suggest ANYTHING that says "Weller" on it.... should last you forver.

BWRX · 20th November 2006, 12:45 AM

The cable could be more flexible. If you'ver ever used similar style Hakko or Weller units the cable feels almost exactly the same. The Hakko stations we just got at work with the same specs are only slightly better quality but cost twice as much. The Hakko tips cost a bit more than the CSI tips too.

stokessd · 20th November 2006, 06:31 PM

I had very good luck with my weller. I used it for years. I got a Metcal and gave the weller to a friend who is still using it.

If you have deep enough pockets, Metcal is outstanding.

Sheldon

18th November 2006, 06:09 PM	#1
Spasticteapot diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wisconsin....what did you expect?	WTB: A decent soldering iron. I'd like a good-quality soldering iron, preferably temperature-controlled. I have some stuff for trade, although I can pay cash.

19th November 2006, 11:27 PM	#2
BWRX diyAudio Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pennsylvania	http://www.circuitspecialists.com/prod.itml/icOid/7508 That iron is hard to beat for the price. I've been using the older model for two years now and my only complaint is that the paint is peeling off the soldering iron holder, but that doesn't hurt the functionaity of the iron at all. Get that and a couple spare tips and you can get a decent cheap digital multimeter for free too. Pretty good deal if you ask me. http://www.circuitspecialists.com/level.itml/icOid/190 __________________ Brian

20th November 2006, 12:45 AM	#5
BWRX diyAudio Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pennsylvania	The cable could be more flexible. If you'ver ever used similar style Hakko or Weller units the cable feels almost exactly the same. The Hakko stations we just got at work with the same specs are only slightly better quality but cost twice as much. The Hakko tips cost a bit more than the CSI tips too. __________________ Brian

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20th November 2006, 12:08 AM	#3
tja diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Leiden	How is the cable between the unit and the iron. On my current station the cable is quite unwieldy and inflexible, sometimes making it a hassle to work with. Take

20th November 2006, 12:44 AM	#4
rtarbell diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2005	You might have to pay cash, but I'd suggest ANYTHING that says "Weller" on it.... should last you forver.

20th November 2006, 06:31 PM	#6
stokessd diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fort Wayne, IN	I had very good luck with my weller. I used it for years. I got a Metcal and gave the weller to a friend who is still using it. If you have deep enough pockets, Metcal is outstanding. Sheldon

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