Soldering iron
#2
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 3,673
From: Naperville, IL
As a kid, I used something like this:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Weller-75...0PKS/100143633
Now, I have this one:
http://www.trakpowerusa.com/solderin...950/index.html
Much easier to hold and precision is easier.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Weller-75...0PKS/100143633
Now, I have this one:
http://www.trakpowerusa.com/solderin...950/index.html
Much easier to hold and precision is easier.
#3
As a kid, I used something like this:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Weller-75...0PKS/100143633
Now, I have this one:
http://www.trakpowerusa.com/solderin...950/index.html
Much easier to hold and precision is easier.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Weller-75...0PKS/100143633
Now, I have this one:
http://www.trakpowerusa.com/solderin...950/index.html
Much easier to hold and precision is easier.
#6
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 3,673
From: Naperville, IL
Baller version: http://www.trakpowerusa.com/solderin...955/index.html
Yeah, the TrakPower stuff is really rebranded Hakko's
Yeah, the TrakPower stuff is really rebranded Hakko's
#7
I use this one alot (sits in my pit bag) and do everything from tx/rx wires up to EC5s with ease, heats up quick for those between heat repairs. I ditched the included tip before the first use and got one that is much smaller.
http://www.frys.com/product/2834684?...NEPBoCHSXw_wcB
For when I am home I have an older Hakko solder station with adjustable temp.
http://www.frys.com/product/2834684?...NEPBoCHSXw_wcB
For when I am home I have an older Hakko solder station with adjustable temp.
#9
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 3,673
From: Naperville, IL
I use this one alot (sits in my pit bag) and do everything from tx/rx wires up to EC5s with ease, heats up quick for those between heat repairs. I ditched the included tip before the first use and got one that is much smaller.
http://www.frys.com/product/2834684?...NEPBoCHSXw_wcB
For when I am home I have an older Hakko solder station with adjustable temp.
http://www.frys.com/product/2834684?...NEPBoCHSXw_wcB
For when I am home I have an older Hakko solder station with adjustable temp.
#11
OMg get this asap man
http://www.frys.com/product/7550776?...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG
Price:$69.99
Regular Price $99.99
http://www.frys.com/product/7550776?...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG
Price:$69.99
Regular Price $99.99
#14
At least a 60W iron with a chisel tip. Any will do with the best being the models mentioned above which are temperature controlled. However on a budget you can get a cheap hobby style iron and manually control the temperature by switching it on for the time you need it and switching it off again while you prepare the next joint. That way the iron doesn't get too hot that it burns the flux in the solder and makes a mess of the next joint.
#15



