Semi-OT: Soldering Iron recommendations

From: Mike Ford <mikeford_at_socal.rr.com>
Date: Fri Sep 1 12:26:04 2000

>> I'm thinking I want a WES50 Weller Soldering Station, as it looks like a
>> good balance between cheapness and high-end. Of course anything would be a
>
>While I can't comment on that particular model, I'd certainly go for a
>Weller. I'm still using one of their Magnastat TCP irons, and it's never
>given me any problems.
>
>The other thing I've found about Weller is that they sell spare parts

I am really fortunate here in SoCal, several very serious dealers of weller
etc. are at the local hamfests. One very nice guy, I think his last name is
Fue, started buying and selling soldering stuff after he retired, and now
he is one of the major sellers on the west coast.

One of the best things about the TCP is that it can solder small or fairly
large items with ease. Smaller or non controlled irons tend to poop out on
any bigger jobs.
Received on Fri Sep 01 2000 - 12:26:04 BST