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Re: I need a soldering iron recommendation... [Re: ahy] #1341132
11/26/12 02:00 PM 11/26/12 02:00 PM
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I really prefer an iron over a gun. My 40w Weller handles up to 10 guage wire fine. Bigger than that I use a torch.



I've been soldering for about 35 years. A 40 WATT iron is all you need. Keep the tip clean with a wet sponge and coated with a thin layer of solder. Prep your wires by tinning them, (coat them with a thin layer of solder).
Re: I need a soldering iron recommendation... [Re: m88mark] #1341133
11/26/12 04:55 PM 11/26/12 04:55 PM
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Niles , Ohio
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M88 they were still avaliable 3 years ago thats the last time I worked.I always kept spares in my box.Seems the biggest ones burned on mine.I think there are 3 if not 4 sizes.Last ones I bought were like 5 bucks each.Rocky

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Re: I need a soldering iron recommendation... [Re: therocks] #1341134
11/26/12 05:37 PM 11/26/12 05:37 PM
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Thanks Rocky. Best gun I've ever used, well till the other day when the tip blew. Have a weller in the box, don't compare. Now to find a good SO trk, local guy's an a##. Bad thing about tool trks it all depends on the driver, you end up with one drawer of SO, one with MAC, one with MATCO. Nuff of my bitchin about route guys, thanks again Mark
Re: I need a soldering iron recommendation... [Re: m88mark] #1341135
11/27/12 09:06 AM 11/27/12 09:06 AM
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We had a great SO guy.He was there every week and even came to another shop I was at that was out of his territory.He always made a deal also especially if cash sale.The other Independent guy we had was great also.I have either SO or SK in my box.I bought some Sunex impact sockets also.For a cheap socket I used them for probally 20 years and only 1 cracked.Rocky

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Re: I need a soldering iron recommendation... [Re: Quicksilver440] #1341136
11/27/12 10:43 AM 11/27/12 10:43 AM
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OK. So, now I have all the different soldering tools mentioned and my soldering still sucks.
What kind of solder, then....

Re: I need a soldering iron recommendation... [Re: Commando1] #1341137
11/27/12 12:40 PM 11/27/12 12:40 PM
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sn63/pb37 is one standard of the industry. Tim
Re: I need a soldering iron recommendation... [Re: Dads426] #1341138
11/27/12 01:01 PM 11/27/12 01:01 PM
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Go to a swap meet in your area...find the oldest one you can find...with the spring holder..highest watt possible...and buy it...I have three wellers...one is a gun which is a PITA but it works for heavy gauge wires....I mainly do low voltage, LED, Alarm...so I have a dual Weller on one base...fat head and narrow head....I even bought a Coleman Cold Solder gun that works with batteries and keep it in the car in case I have to do something on the fly. Works well with 18ga and smaller wire




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Re: I need a soldering iron recommendation... [Re: Pyper70] #1341139
11/27/12 07:25 PM 11/27/12 07:25 PM
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St Louis, MO 63026
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MY Big One is 300W.
Re: I need a soldering iron recommendation... [Re: convx4] #1341140
11/27/12 07:44 PM 11/27/12 07:44 PM
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MY Big One is 300W.



okay...not that big...what are you soldering? Nuclear facility wiring?

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Re: I need a soldering iron recommendation... [Re: Moparnut426] #1341141
11/27/12 07:59 PM 11/27/12 07:59 PM
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I bought a butane gas soldering iron from snap-on. Its awesome, workes for almost anything but larger wires. I used it all the time when installing remote starters at the dealership, also used it on all my R/C truck work.


That the same kit that I have.
Wouldn't trade it for anything
Perfect for auto wiring.
Re: I need a soldering iron recommendation... [Re: Dads426] #1341142
11/27/12 08:03 PM 11/27/12 08:03 PM
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Weller 8200. Been using them since the 1960's. I have 3, one in the workshop, garage and spare (I use them every day) They are on ebay all the time. Radio Shack sells the tips. Buy a cheap Harbor Freight heat gun for heat shrink tubing.




I just recently stepped up to a Weller 8200 and love it. Dual heat range comes in handy. It can handle 12 ga. Haven't tried it on 10 ga. My 75W Craftman gun pretty much petered out on 14 ga.

-Jim

I can fix it... my old man is a television repairman.
He's got the ultimate set of tools... I can fix it.

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Re: I need a soldering iron recommendation... [Re: Moparnut426] #1341143
11/27/12 08:03 PM 11/27/12 08:03 PM
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I bought a butane gas soldering iron from snap-on. Its awesome, works for almost anything but larger wires. I used it all the time when installing remote starters at the dealership, also used it on all my R/C truck work.

That's what I've used on a LOT of wiring, big cables get the propane torch.

Re: I need a soldering iron recommendation... [Re: Skeptic] #1341144
11/27/12 10:35 PM 11/27/12 10:35 PM
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I find that the propane torch is easier on the insulation than a gun because it heats the wires up much quicker. I have been soldering for nearly forty years and rarely use the gun, just a pencil iron or the torch.
Re: I need a soldering iron recommendation... [Re: astjp2] #1341145
11/28/12 09:55 AM 11/28/12 09:55 AM
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sn63/pb37 is one standard of the industry. Tim


Thanks.
Re: I need a soldering iron recommendation... [Re: Quicksilver440] #1341146
11/28/12 10:27 AM 11/28/12 10:27 AM
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Palmyra, NY
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I have used a variety of soldering tools over the years but now use a Weller WTCPL soldering station or a Hakko 926 adjustable, 400-900 degree soldering station, both have changeable tip sizes,the Weller has tips for different temps. For outside work I use an old Wen model 199 soldering gun I've had since the 60's.
The Cadillac of soldering stations is the Metcal, but bring your money!
Re: I need a soldering iron recommendation... [Re: 63stabamatic] #1341147
11/28/12 05:36 PM 11/28/12 05:36 PM
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Hello, If I have plenty of room, ie. on the bench, I use a butane torch. very fast and efficient. I just bought a smaller butane iron from Matco yesterday. PN#: PPSK. It was on sale for $62.00. I also have a Snap-On butane iron. I do not like it at all. Doesn't seem to get very hot. The Matco is much better. Jeff
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