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What Solder & Iron Do You Use ?
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STRATDELUXER97
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Re: What Solder & Iron Do You Use ?
I use the Weller Soldering Station WLC100 and it adjusts from like 15 watts up to 50...I got mine at Sears and it was around $50...My solder is from Radio Shack and I use different thicknesses depending on what I'm working on...If I'm working around pcb stuff,I use very thin solder..
http://www.amazon.com/Weller-WLC100-Soldering-Hobbyist-Yourselfer/dp/B000AS28UC
I use the Weller Soldering Station WLC100 and it adjusts from like 15 watts up to 50...I got mine at Sears and it was around $50...My solder is from Radio Shack and I use different thicknesses depending on what I'm working on...If I'm working around pcb stuff,I use very thin solder..
http://www.amazon.com/Weller-WLC100-Soldering-Hobbyist-Yourselfer/dp/B000AS28UC
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Re: What Solder & Iron Do You Use ?
coolness. what ratio of solder ? 60/40 ? 80/20 ? other ?
coolness. what ratio of solder ? 60/40 ? 80/20 ? other ?
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STRATDELUXER97
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Re: What Solder & Iron Do You Use ?
Looking at the RS solder I currently have here at home...1 is rated 62/36/2 and the other one is 63/37...I use a .022" gauge and a .050" gauge High Tech solder...
Looking at the RS solder I currently have here at home...1 is rated 62/36/2 and the other one is 63/37...I use a .022" gauge and a .050" gauge High Tech solder...
Franknfilms
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Re: What Solder & Iron Do You Use ?
+1, this is what I use as well. I'm new to soldering. I ruined the flat tip that came with it, heated it up and forgot to immediately put some solder on the tip, it was ruined. I bought a pencil tip to replace it and everything I have done since has been a success, including push/pull wiring.
+1, this is what I use as well. I'm new to soldering. I ruined the flat tip that came with it, heated it up and forgot to immediately put some solder on the tip, it was ruined. I bought a pencil tip to replace it and everything I have done since has been a success, including push/pull wiring.
Vasshu the humanoid typhoon
Unseen
Re: What Solder & Iron Do You Use ?
Hakko only, 936 at work, and my FX 888 at home.
Hakko only, 936 at work, and my FX 888 at home.
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TwofacePimp
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Re: What Solder & Iron Do You Use ?
http://www.guitarfetish.com/Xytronic-Nichrome-Pro-Solder-Station-Worlds-Best-Guitar-Soldering-Iron_p_1020.html
I really like this one that guitarfetish sells, although I'm sure that I can get away with less. It takes up a lot of space if you don't have a permanent workstation too.
http://www.guitarfetish.com/Xytronic-Nichrome-Pro-Solder-Station-Worlds-Best-Guitar-Soldering-Iron_p_1020.html
I really like this one that guitarfetish sells, although I'm sure that I can get away with less. It takes up a lot of space if you don't have a permanent workstation too.
Left_Hand_Strat
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Re: What Solder & Iron Do You Use ?
i use a cheap 40w iron which cost me £20 including the iron, some solder, a stand, sponge and a de soldering pump thingy.
works all the time, even repaired one of dad's vintage tinplate toys with it!!
i use a cheap 40w iron which cost me £20 including the iron, some solder, a stand, sponge and a de soldering pump thingy.
works all the time, even repaired one of dad's vintage tinplate toys with it!!
TheLivingDead
Dawn Of The Shred
Re: What Solder & Iron Do You Use ?
This: http://www.mpja.com/prodinfo.asp?number=15860+TL
And Radioshack 60/40.
This: http://www.mpja.com/prodinfo.asp?number=15860+TL
And Radioshack 60/40.
That90'sGuy
DyzaBoyzologist
Re: What Solder & Iron Do You Use ?
I've gone through several of the adjustable Radio Shack ones. A few years ago I ponied up for a Metcal and I've been really happy with it. I use Alpha's Reliacore 11 .062 60/40 solder.
This isn't mine, but it looks identical:
I've gone through several of the adjustable Radio Shack ones. A few years ago I ponied up for a Metcal and I've been really happy with it. I use Alpha's Reliacore 11 .062 60/40 solder.
This isn't mine, but it looks identical:
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jalguitarman
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Re: What Solder & Iron Do You Use ?
I use a Weller production grade soldering station. It was about $90.00 but well worth it.
I use a Weller production grade soldering station. It was about $90.00 but well worth it.
sosomething
Seymour Duncan Customer Support
Re: What Solder & Iron Do You Use ?
I use this cheap-ass thing:
works really well, actually.
I use this cheap-ass thing:
works really well, actually.
STRATDELUXER97
Stratoblaster Tone Meister
Re: What Solder & Iron Do You Use ?
Whatever works,but do keep the tip clean!
Whatever works,but do keep the tip clean!
crusty philtrum
Vintageologist
Re: What Solder & Iron Do You Use ?
I always use a hot one, but since my most recent one has become unreliable, I am having trouble finding a replacement. All the ones i find in stores are cold. Every time i ask a sales assistant "Do you have one just like this, but HOT ?" they just stare at me with a blank expression. Not helpful.
(posted by attaching a hand-written note to an arrow, which i then shot into the postman as he was delivering mail to the Seymour Duncan organisation).
I always use a hot one, but since my most recent one has become unreliable, I am having trouble finding a replacement. All the ones i find in stores are cold. Every time i ask a sales assistant "Do you have one just like this, but HOT ?" they just stare at me with a blank expression. Not helpful.
(posted by attaching a hand-written note to an arrow, which i then shot into the postman as he was delivering mail to the Seymour Duncan organisation).
