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Ok, now you guys have really peaked my interest. How can we learn to
solder? Can we actually learn to do it with success in that it works?
I used to try to do it when I had some sight, but it never worked out very
well.
Steve, N4OFL
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From: "Bud Schwab" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2004 11:21 PM
Subject: Re: help with soldering iron selection
> Hi Gary,
>
> I have been soldering for more than fifty years now and I use the Weller
> type where you pull the trigger and it heats up in a few seconds. You can
> get them from hardware stores or Radio Shack. For light soldering you
> might consider the 120 watt one with a two position trigger. The low
> position will solder very light work and then you can pull the trigger in
> to the second notch for heavier work They cost around $30.. Hohpe this
helps.
>
> Bud Schwab
>
> At 07:09 PM 2/19/2004, you wrote:
> >Folks, I have read all I could find on soldering by blind individuals. I
> >am now looking for personal observations and recommendations on which
irons
> >work best.
> >
> >Given that the material in the smith kettlewel mag is around 20 years
old,
> >what are the opinions of the list on which irons work best?
> >
> >Price is a consideration, but not the main one. I've already spent $400
on
> >a resistance iron and had very limited success.
> >I am now looking to sell it and try something else.
> >
> >Thanks for any information you have.
>
> Bud Schwab
> W 6 Z Y P
> Malibu, California
>
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