Re: Dan's boards

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Original poster: "Crow Leader by way of Terry Fritz <teslalist-at-qwest-dot-net>" <tesla-at-lists.symmetric-dot-net>

I'd suggest a blue handled Weller soldering iron of 35 watts or so. They are
like $30 or so from electronics shops, or can be ordered from Newark
Electronics. This is the "cheap" version that just plugs in the outlet. You
really don't need a temperature controlled one unless you've decided that
normal one just isn't flexible enough, or really need to control the heat
output.

You can replace the tips, select different ones, and they are (cheap
Weller)decent soldering irons. The genericy black soldering irons with the
tip held in with a screw are pretty awful, for any sort of work. They take
forever to heat up, the tip is large and stupid, wears out fast, and they
are too long to be comfortable to use.

KEN




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Sent: Saturday, April 05, 2003 8:36 PM
Subject: Dan's boards


 > Original poster: "John Richardson by way of Terry Fritz
<teslalist-at-qwest-dot-net>" <jprich-at-up-dot-net>
 >
 > Dan,
 > Got your board today.  It sure looks impressive.  I've never done anything
 > like this before, and the extent of my "fine" work in fabricating
 > components involves 5/32 7018 and 3/4 plate.  Gonna have to get a
soldering
 > iron.  Are there any recommendations as to what type or model I should
 > purchase for working on items like these boards and MMCs?  I see that they
 > are priced anywhere from 30-1000 dollars, and 15 or better watts.  I would
 > also like to here if anyone has completed their boards, and how well they
 > are working.
 >
 > Thanks,
 > John Richardson
 >
 >
 >