🙂 Hi
I've been thinking of making up my own cables (I have some designs in mind).Havent done much soldering before thought, but will practise first.
What type of soldering Iron , solder and over stuff will I heed?😀
I've been thinking of making up my own cables (I have some designs in mind).Havent done much soldering before thought, but will practise first.
What type of soldering Iron , solder and over stuff will I heed?😀
I use a 35W Weller soldering iron
and a 100W Weller soldering gun for big jobs 🙂
I use different solder depending on the project and the money I want to put on.
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and a 100W Weller soldering gun for big jobs 🙂
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I use different solder depending on the project and the money I want to put on.
Francois,
What is the model of that 35W Weller iron in the picture? I am prone to getting irons that either don't perform well or have tips that corrode too quickly (e.g. the one sold at PartsExpress.com for $15 with ceramic heating element - they don't even carry the replacement tip for it anymore!).
What is the model of that 35W Weller iron in the picture? I am prone to getting irons that either don't perform well or have tips that corrode too quickly (e.g. the one sold at PartsExpress.com for $15 with ceramic heating element - they don't even carry the replacement tip for it anymore!).
When I started DIY elec. I took a soldering iron from radio-shack. under 15CAN$. It's now been two year and it's still working. Also take a holder for the iron.
Weller 24 V AC / 50 W costs 100 USD but lasts forever (almost) in professional use.
My new Weller is real cute, 24 V and 80 watts in size of a pen! Gets warm in a couple of seconds.
My new Weller is real cute, 24 V and 80 watts in size of a pen! Gets warm in a couple of seconds.
I've got a Hakko 964 temperature-controlled, esd-safe solder station that so far has not fallen apart.
Eeek, I buy 25w irons every 6 months and chuck them afterwards cos they only cost £2 from a local shop, cheaper than buying a new bit for a decent iron...
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I love the Hakko stuff. The last two Wellers I had were junk and might as well be disposible for as long as they lasted.
Val
I love the Hakko stuff. The last two Wellers I had were junk and might as well be disposible for as long as they lasted.
Val
Peranders,
seconded, i also have that Weller thingie, i believe its called WSD 130. With 80W pen and 25W pen (which i only use for SMD stuff and phono cartridge pins 🙂 )
With the 80W pen i opened the mumetal can of an MC input transformer just today.
Nevertheless it is the most handy iron i ever had.
Val Lewton,
you are the 1st i ever met to complain about Weller. All my buddies are using the Weller soldering stations, all say, no way back to what they had before.
DTopic,
i read your other posts. How stupid do you believe i am? Just another round of mindboxing? Puppet on a string?
.. or puppet in a sock?
seconded, i also have that Weller thingie, i believe its called WSD 130. With 80W pen and 25W pen (which i only use for SMD stuff and phono cartridge pins 🙂 )
With the 80W pen i opened the mumetal can of an MC input transformer just today.
Nevertheless it is the most handy iron i ever had.
Val Lewton,
you are the 1st i ever met to complain about Weller. All my buddies are using the Weller soldering stations, all say, no way back to what they had before.
DTopic,
i read your other posts. How stupid do you believe i am? Just another round of mindboxing? Puppet on a string?

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i bought a weller brand new it has a small tip and bas station tem controled and the tip is not grounded like most. i payed 170 canadian for it and i have had it for 4 years now and never had a problem with it..
i love it now i just need a new one for more heavyer soldering..
i un solder alot. too..
i love it now i just need a new one for more heavyer soldering..
i un solder alot. too..
I had this Unger iron for a dozen years and it still works fine. It has a 33W heater that is the original although I did pickup a 45W heater when I had to do some outside work back when I was in the field. When I really need the heat
, I break out the Weller 100W gun, but that’s not too often.
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I too have had problems with the Weller irons in terms of reliability.
Dice 45:
I don't know what your quarrel with Mr. Lewton is, but this hardly seems like the tone of discussion one would expect from a moderator. I hope I will not receive simular treatment for not being fond of the Weller soldering irons. I see you have a plane dropping a bomb under your user name. How many members of this forum do you drop bombs on?
Joe
I too have had problems with the Weller irons in terms of reliability.
Dice 45:
I don't know what your quarrel with Mr. Lewton is, but this hardly seems like the tone of discussion one would expect from a moderator. I hope I will not receive simular treatment for not being fond of the Weller soldering irons. I see you have a plane dropping a bomb under your user name. How many members of this forum do you drop bombs on?

Joe
My Weller gear is WSP80 pen and WS80 transformer. Expensive but works. My other Weller irons have last >10 years but finally they get worn out. I think 10 years in daily use is quite OK.
And you, Val, didn't you have any warranty? And also, why did you get this junk when it's so bad...?
And you, Val, didn't you have any warranty? And also, why did you get this junk when it's so bad...?
We use both Hakkos and Wellers in production (although I wish I can afford some Metcals), and I find that the iron preference depends on what the soldering task is, and who is doing the work.
The Hakkos have a slimmer grip which is good if you have small hands, and is well-suited for delicate soldering tasks. The Wellers have a fatter grip which is more comfortable for workers with bigger hands, and is preferred for soldering speaker crossovers, power connections, or making tube amps.
My experience is that the temperature control dial-equipped Weller control stations tend to be less reliable than comparable units from Hakko, but OTOH, Weller's temperature-controlled tip system works well and the reliability is no worse than the Hakkos.
regards, jonathan carr
The Hakkos have a slimmer grip which is good if you have small hands, and is well-suited for delicate soldering tasks. The Wellers have a fatter grip which is more comfortable for workers with bigger hands, and is preferred for soldering speaker crossovers, power connections, or making tube amps.
My experience is that the temperature control dial-equipped Weller control stations tend to be less reliable than comparable units from Hakko, but OTOH, Weller's temperature-controlled tip system works well and the reliability is no worse than the Hakkos.
regards, jonathan carr
jcarr said:The Hakkos have a slimmer grip which is good if you have small hands, and is well-suited for delicate soldering tasks. The Wellers have a fatter grip which is more comfortable for workers with bigger hands, and is preferred for soldering speaker crossovers, power connections, or making tube amps.
Have you checked the WSP80? It's a little bit fatter than a pen. Works real nice for my big hands (size 10, 11).
Per: If the WSP80 is a black pen-like device with a blue ring around the grip, I think that we have one as part of a non-LED temperature-controlled station (WS80?). So far, I haven't heard either of our assemblers make any comments about it, either for or against.
jonathan
jonathan
Possum said:Francois,
What is the model of that 35W Weller iron in the picture? I am prone to getting irons that either don't perform well or have tips that corrode too quickly (e.g. the one sold at PartsExpress.com for $15 with ceramic heating element - they don't even carry the replacement tip for it anymore!).
WP25, sorry it is a 25W. Cheap and still working. I prefer spending more money on my woodworking tool 🙂
Yes, that's the one. The temperature controller is quite OK without the digits. I have checked with a good thermometer. Most of the time it's not very important to have exact temperature (or be able to adjust one). It's a shame though that Weller can take so high prices. The "technique content" inside this blue box is just abobe zero. If soldering irons have been a mass market they have cost 20 dollars tops.jcarr said:Per: If the WSP80 is a black pen-like device with a blue ring around the grip, I think that we have one as part of a non-LED temperature-controlled station (WS80?). So far, I haven't heard either of our assemblers make any comments about it, either for or against.
I bought Weller WS80 and WSP80 in Norway (Elfa shop). The price was sky high.
Nevertheless, I am satisfied with it. When I concerned about the
temperature of the soldering tip, it is very useful. And, yes, it is
always impressive on its quick readiness for soldering.
I am just one of users.
Nevertheless, I am satisfied with it. When I concerned about the
temperature of the soldering tip, it is very useful. And, yes, it is
always impressive on its quick readiness for soldering.
I am just one of users.
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