As I prepare to embark on my first tube project (guitar amp) I feel that my soldering equipment is inadequate. I have a 25 or 30 watt iron that I have used and cursed for years. I have always had trouble getting the joint to heat up enough in a reasonable amount of time.
I am looking at getting something more powerful especially for use on larger items like tube sockets and ground connections. It appears that both irons and guns are available in the 60 watt range. The iron is of course more agile but the gun has the advantage of instant on/off.
My inclination is that although a gun would be handy to have the iron is probably more practical. What sayest thou?
mike
I am looking at getting something more powerful especially for use on larger items like tube sockets and ground connections. It appears that both irons and guns are available in the 60 watt range. The iron is of course more agile but the gun has the advantage of instant on/off.
My inclination is that although a gun would be handy to have the iron is probably more practical. What sayest thou?
mike