looking for a good quality soldering iron

[50cent1228]

any recomendations?

 

[Kaido]

Pricerange? We use Weller at work, great stuff :thumbsup:

 

[50cent1228]

up to $50

 

[homercles337]

I spent $20 on one last week. Weller. I really wanted one those "cold heat" ones though.

 

[IAteYourMother]

wes51

 

[S Freud]

Originally posted by: homercles337
I spent $20 on one last week. Weller. I really wanted one those "cold heat" ones though.

I heard those aren't the greatest, but thats just hearsay.

 

[redgtxdi]

related question...........


Can you solder together a cheap silver necklace???

 

[50cent1228]

thnks for the help

 

[Engineer]

Weller. You can get smaller, adjustable Weller's for under 50 and they are very good.

 

[Engineer]

Originally posted by: redgtxdi
related question...........


Can you solder together a cheap silver necklace???

Yes. With a good iron and tip and enough heat, solder will stick to many metals including silver. Hell, I've soldered the cheap costume junk at work for others and it held just fine.

 

[Analog]

metcal ftw

 

[BATCH71]

Agreed, Metcal is the defacto. They are pricey but you will not find a better more flexible iron for the $$$.

Dave

 

[50cent1228]

thanks for all your help guys