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02-25-2012, 10:17 AM | #1 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Crossville
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| Good starter solder iron
Getting ready to order my first crawler kit and I assume I'll have to do a little soldering. Whats a good starter solder iron. Also what style tip and wattage do I need to be looking for? Thanks everyone
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02-25-2012, 11:35 AM | #2 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: malta
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| Re: Good starter solder iron Last edited by jvella; 02-25-2012 at 01:01 PM. |
02-25-2012, 12:14 PM | #3 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: poteau
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| Re: Good starter solder iron
you can get cheap radio shack stype solder irons and they will work but not really well. it's alot easier to solder with good equipment. the best route is to buy a good soldering station with adjustable heat. i use the Hakko fx-888. great equipment and under $100.
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02-26-2012, 06:30 AM | #4 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: CSRA
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| Re: Good starter solder iron
I run a radio shack digital soldering station. Have had it for 2 years and not a single problem. You can spend a lot more on a hako, but I have no issues with this one and it is a decent price. Digital Soldering Station : Soldering tools & supplies | RadioShack.com |
02-26-2012, 07:35 AM | #5 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Crossville
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| Re: Good starter solder iron
Thanks guys. I'm just getting started in the hobby but I do want good tools.
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02-26-2012, 08:57 AM | #6 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: okanagan BC
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| Re: Good starter solder iron
not sure if you have a "the source" around.....but i picked up a nextech 60 watt pencil with dial heat control, was very sceptical, but it is VERY impressive, cost me $20.00 with a spool of 1.2mm 60/40
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02-26-2012, 11:28 AM | #7 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Houston
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| Re: Good starter solder iron
I picked up a Weller WLC100 soldering station from FRYs for just $40. I love it for the rc stuff, works great. Variable watts up to 40--plenty of power for rc things (too much can be damaging). In fact, FRYs even gave me a $10 rebate. Here's a link with some specs on it. Catalog No. WLC100 Product Detail Most stations will come with a decent universal tip, but I would reccomend picking up an extra "fine" tip for the small jobs such as electronic board repair, etc. |
02-27-2012, 05:16 AM | #8 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: hampton
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| Re: Good starter solder iron
if they ever get em back in stock, ill have one of these, its a hakko 936 knockoff HobbyKing R/C Hobby Store : Soldering Station with Adjustable Heat Range (USA Warehouse) |
02-27-2012, 08:09 AM | #9 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Mn
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| Re: Good starter solder iron
I started off and am still using Harbor Freights 30 watt soldering iron. It is only like $5 and I haven't found something I couldn't solder. It's not great but it works for me |
02-27-2012, 05:21 PM | #10 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Enfield CT.
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| Re: Good starter solder iron
I have this one at work and have been using it for over 20 years so I know its good.Blue Point Cordless Butane Soldering Iron Kit YAK10 | eBay Just got one of these from snap on for my rc stuff. Best part about these are you can take it anyplace. Didn't pay what this crack head is wanting though. Off the truck was $160.SNAP ON BUTANE GAS SOLDERING AUTO IGNITION IRON KIT.25-130 WATT.NEW | eBay |
02-28-2012, 03:14 PM | #11 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico
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| Re: Good starter solder iron
if your looking for something cheap like around $20 get a weller 80watt iron. mine is at least 8 years old and works great still even on the same tip that came with it. if you got at least $120 get a hakko soldering station. those are imo some of the best soldering stations you can get.
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02-28-2012, 03:20 PM | #12 | ||
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02-28-2012, 03:36 PM | #13 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Crossville
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| Re: Good starter solder iron
Thanks guys. I'll probably start with an iron and practice before buying a station. Hopefully I won't have to use one alot.
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