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07-16-2017, 08:04 PM | #21 |
Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Gaithersburg
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| Re: What wattage solder iron you use?
I've had all types of solders but always go back to the trusty Weller 40watt with a pencil tip. One thing I've found over the years is a little flux and being quick with your solders connections keeps the heat up. If you have to rest the iron on there for more then a few secs you might as well clean it off, let it heat back up and restart. |
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09-21-2017, 07:14 AM | #22 |
Moderator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PA
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| Re: What wattage solder iron you use?
The TrakPower TK-950 is on sale for $60 again. I have the digital version and love mine. There's no reason to get the digital version of this analog version. Use a Tower coupon and you'll get it for even less. TrakPower TK-950 Soldering Station | TowerHobbies.com |
09-21-2017, 09:38 AM | #23 | |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Dells
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09-21-2017, 09:43 AM | #24 | |
Moderator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PA
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The iron/tips are still Hakko compatible as far as I know. | |
09-21-2017, 10:32 AM | #25 | |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NW Indiana
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| Re: What wattage solder iron you use? Quote:
I have one as well and love it! Works great and I have had mine for over 2 years now without any issues. | |
09-21-2017, 03:52 PM | #26 | |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Dells
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The 900L/908 tips are becoming harder to find too | |
01-25-2018, 09:19 AM | #27 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Land of burning couches
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| Re: What wattage solder iron you use?
like to bring this back to the top as I'm gonna dive in and learn to solder and conquer my fear of electrical work... https://www.homedepot.com/b/Tools-We...s/N-5yc1vZc8lu any of these look like they fit the bill? |
01-25-2018, 10:12 AM | #28 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chico, CA
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| Re: What wattage solder iron you use?
A good soldering iron is an excellent investment. I have a 15 year old Edsyn Loner Adjustable (15W - 220W), they're a little pricey but totally worth it. I also picked up an Edsyn fuminator so that I can live a couple more years. Edsyn or Hakko are great kits for the money. Edsyn is made in the U.S. so there's that. |
01-25-2018, 05:13 PM | #29 | |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Law. Co
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| Re: What wattage solder iron you use? Quote:
I've always used a cheap hobbico 60 watt iron with a chisel or pointed tip depending on the job. Although I've had my eye on a new Hakko fx888 soldering station. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ANZRT4M..._JhNAAbJW7DAMS Last edited by EZCompany; 01-25-2018 at 05:22 PM. | |
02-06-2018, 08:51 AM | #30 | |
Moderator Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Readsboro, VT
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02-06-2018, 12:53 PM | #31 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina
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| Re: What wattage solder iron you use?
Trak Power TK-950. Awesome and affordable!
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02-14-2018, 05:37 PM | #32 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Australia
Posts: 153
| Re: What wattage solder iron you use?
Another vote for Weller, 80 watt chisel tip. I race on road as well so it's great for doing 12awg wire |
07-30-2023, 10:56 PM | #33 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Anchorage, Alaska
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| Re: What wattage solder iron you use?
variable from 10 - 60 watts with an adjustable controller/station and both round & chisel tips. 15 - 30 watts for wiring stuff using the round tip & 30 - 40 watts for soldering motors and other heavy duty soldering - done usually with a chisel tip. 60 watts if yer in a hurry ! Lol
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08-01-2023, 02:14 PM | #34 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Erie
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| Re: What wattage solder iron you use?
Hakko FX-888D, 70 watts
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08-01-2023, 07:22 PM | #35 |
Moderator Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Readsboro, VT
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| Re: What wattage solder iron you use?
I always struggled with soldering at home, then I started soldering at work on the Weller stations and felt like a rock star. I never really expected the iron to make such a difference, but it does. I bought the same model Weller station for home and I haven't looked back. All of my soldering on my guitar and RC projects looks light-years better and is effortless. If you solder a lot, spend the money on a quality unit. |
02-14-2024, 12:38 PM | #36 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: May 2023 Location: SW Ont.
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| Re: What wattage solder iron you use?
Weller 40W iron with solder station and pencil tip for rc work is my go-to.
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02-21-2024, 11:36 PM | #37 | |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Bay Area
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| Re: What wattage solder iron you use? Quote:
100% agreed. If you're going to find yourself doing any electrical/electronics work more than just a handful of times, a good station is a must. Weller or Hakko are the only 2 I'll trust and use. Personally I love my Hakko FX-888D a bit more than my old Weller station. Alas, I also do surface mount work on radio gear, so the replaceable tips down to micro size and adjustable heat is something I absolutely need. FWIW: The hotter the iron, the less time you spend on a solder joint and the lower the chance of a cold solder joint. | |
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