Metcal Soldering stations

From: Paul Braun <nerdware_at_laidbak.com>
Date: Mon Sep 11 23:33:44 2000

As Zane mentioned, he's getting a used Metcal SP-200 station to
play with. I also know this because he got it from me.....

For those of you who don't know, these are professional-grade
induction-heating systems with extremely light handpieces and
dozens of interchangeable tips. Heat is practically instantaneous,
and they are also static-free. They also run about $400 new.

The surplus shop where I work during a goodly portion of my free
time has a limited number of power supplies and handpieces
available, unfortunately, no tips or stands. We got them from an
electronics plant that shut down. Tips range from about $15 up to
$30 new, I think, depending on the tip.

If you're interested in one, email me off-list and I'll let you know
what we have. These are great irons -- I have two (one at home and
one at work) and absolutely love both of 'em. I hung up my Weller
and my Ungar when I got the Metcal.

Thanks.




Paul Braun WD9GCO
Cygnus Productions
nerdware_nospam_at_laidbak.com
Received on Mon Sep 11 2000 - 23:33:44 BST