Well, I guess there is not one right one for aevryone then? I am thinking
of the one with the pencil tip, and the gun that is in like a psring like
holder. It also has an on off temperature control know on it that gets
used a lot. How much would one of these cost me?
On Wed, 26 Sep 2001, Michael Garrett wrote:
> I use a Weller dual-heat gun for larger items such as switches, connectors,
> etc. For circuit boards or things requiring low heat, like semiconductors, I
> use a cordless (rechargeable) soldering iron. The one I use is the Wahl
> Isotip (about $60 or so, I think). Radio Shack has had cordless soldering
> irons off and on. I don't know if they currently do.
>
> The cordless iron is an instant-heat, fast cooling tool, and can accomodate
> several different types of tips, including a tip for clearing bridged
> connections. Actually, there is a knife tip which I prefer for that job.
>
> You can position the tip and the solder on the connection while everything
> is cool, just as with the gun. The "iron" has a pushbutton to hold down
> rather than a trigger. By holding the solder vertically on the connection
> and touching the tip, you can feel the heat traveling up the solder so that
> you know that heating is occuring and feel the solder descending toward the
> work as it melts, so you can get an idea of how much solder you are
> applying.
>
> The cordless iron is a compromize; not as efficient as an electric iron. But
> an iron that stays hot all the time requires really good orientation and
> lots of practice. I don't do enough soldering any more to stay proficient,
> but the cordless iron meets my needs, and there is no cord to inadvertently
> burn and contaminate the tip with.
>
> 73.
>
> -- Mike, K9AZS
>
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