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07-22-2013, 10:04 AM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Benicia/Vallejo
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|  Looking at getting a new soldering iron and I'm overwhelmed
I've been reading up on soldering irons and I've narrowed my search down to two. The first is the Weller P2KC butane portable soldering iron, the second is the Trakpower TK-950. My current setup is a craftsman soldering gun. I like the portability of the Weller but I'm not sure how well it will work soldering wires that have shrink tubing. The Trakpower looks like the winner, but the cord seems like it would be a pain in the ass. What kind of Iron do you have, and if you were to get another iron what would you get? Thanks!
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07-22-2013, 10:11 AM
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| Scale Detail Engineering Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Turtle Island
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| Re: Looking at getting a new soldering iron and I'm overwhelmed
After buying a portable Weller and being totally frustrated and hating soldering, I finally took everyone's advice and bought the Hakko... I love soldering now!
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07-22-2013, 03:31 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cambridge
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| Re: Looking at getting a new soldering iron and I'm overwhelmed
Just remember a good soldering iron is like a good radio or charger. It's going to last you a long, long time and will pay for itself quickly. I've tried all different types of portable soldering irons when I used to work for an utility body company for trucks and ended up going back to my weller wes51 plug in. It has more control and never have to worry about running out of battery power or butane fuel while in the middle of working on something.
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07-22-2013, 03:36 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: May 2008 Location: At the corner of Bedlam and Squalor.
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Hakko 888. Hands down. Solid iron, heats FAST and stats within a few degrees of where you set it. Also, easy to find tips for it.
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07-22-2013, 04:45 PM
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| Pebble Pounder  Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Irvine
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| Re: Looking at getting a new soldering iron and I'm overwhelmed
I have a Hakko 936 that's probably going on 15 years old. If it died tomorrow I'd buy another one in a heartbeat.
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07-22-2013, 05:08 PM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fairfield ME
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| Re: Looking at getting a new soldering iron and I'm overwhelmed
Hakko knock off and I love it. One of the best <$20 purchases I have ever made.
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07-22-2013, 06:48 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: RC Blackhole
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| Re: Looking at getting a new soldering iron and I'm overwhelmed
love my trakpower tk-950, glad i bought it. i have a radio shack butane portable that has always worked when needed. i learned you have to allow it to get to temperature in the cab of your truck before using it outside though. |
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07-22-2013, 07:15 PM
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| Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bradenton
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| Re: Looking at getting a new soldering iron and I'm overwhelmed
I have an old 60 Watt Weller Soldering station that works great. Weller 60w soldering station - The Garage Journal Board The 24V transformer is in the base making it heavy and stable. Has one of those coils to hold the iron when not in use, and has a spot for a sponge to tin and clean the tip off. Find something that will hold your iron without tipping over easily. |
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07-22-2013, 08:22 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tulsa
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07-23-2013, 11:21 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fairfield ME
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http://hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store...dproduct=19240 I have a assortment pack of tips from eBay to go with it. Last edited by Calderwood; 07-23-2013 at 11:24 AM. | |
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07-23-2013, 06:28 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hangtown Ca.
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| Re: Looking at getting a new soldering iron and I'm overwhelmed
I too am a huge fan of the Weller WES51, I have been using one for some time and its ESD safe, it has never let me down!  |
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07-31-2013, 06:56 PM
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| RCC Addict Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Charleston South Carolina
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| Re: Looking at getting a new soldering iron and I'm overwhelmed
Sometimes you don't have to have expensive equipment to get the job done. I have used this iron since I started the hobby back in 2011. It heats up quickly, it does its job and you can wrap it and stick it in a drawer until you need it again. I have never had a problem with cold connections or melting connectors or anything. Practice makes perfect... everytime. Shop Weller Electric Lead-Free Soldering Kit at Lowes.com |
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07-31-2013, 07:32 PM
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| Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Shingle Springs
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07-31-2013, 09:04 PM
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| Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: missoula
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| Re: Looking at getting a new soldering iron and I'm overwhelmed
Weller Wes 51 awesome!
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08-01-2013, 05:54 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fairfield ME
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08-01-2013, 07:36 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2006 Location: Arlington, VA
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| Re: Looking at getting a new soldering iron and I'm overwhelmed
I have this plug in Weller I like quite a bit, heats and cools super quick. Would definitely recommend this for general use. Catalog No. WPS18MP Product Detail Also have a WESD51 station but haven't used it yet. Got it on Ebay at good price, adjustable, seems it would do any soldering I'd ever need to do. Catalog No. WESD51 Product Detail  |
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08-01-2013, 09:38 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: williamsport
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I'm sick of my 70's gun.. its just bulky, but I figured if I can do this..  With this...  I might be able to be pretty good with a new iron.. :thumbup: | |
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08-01-2013, 09:51 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fairfield ME
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| Re: Looking at getting a new soldering iron and I'm overwhelmed
These are tips I bought: 10 x Soldering Solder Leader Free Iron Tip for Hakko 936 900 Free Shipping | eBay |
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08-01-2013, 09:56 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: williamsport
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Thank you much
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08-01-2013, 09:58 AM
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| I wanna be Dave Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fairfield ME
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