Soldering Irons (was RE: SWTPC TV Typewriter II restoration)

From: Andy Holt <andyh_at_andyh-rayleigh.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Wed Mar 19 00:32:01 2003

> There is only one TRUE soldering iron. If you're serious
> about soldering
> and surface mount, you want a Metcal. Don't get the SP-200
> series, they're
> junk. Used Metcals can be had on eBay. Avoid the RFG-30 bases, those are
> antiques (and not in a good way). The MX 500-DS is ideal, as you can use
> the 2nd port for either another wand, or the Talon tweezers.
>
What is the problem with the SP-200?

At a recent local auction I picked-up 8 of these for ?40 intending to resell
on eBay -
A couple of them don't have tips, the others all have high temperature tips.

Andy
Received on Wed Mar 19 2003 - 00:32:01 GMT