[ARC5] MetCal soldering station

[Phillip Carpenter]

Is the MetCal MFR-PS1K a good one?

Phillip

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> On Jul 7, 2016, at 8:29 PM, Scott Johnson <scottjohnson1 at cox.net> wrote:
> 
> Interestingly, Weller now sells RF irons, since the Metcal patent has expired, and they are quite nice.  I am well equipped at home with a three Metcal irons and a Metcal desoldering and SMT rework station.  If I had to buy new these days, I would probably go with the Weller WX series. OK owns Metcal now, and they also have their own version of RF Curie point iron.  There are also aftermarket tip cartridges available for about half the price of the Metcal branded cartridges.  Metcals are a great deal on the used market, and I agree, once you use one of these irons, you will not settle for anything else.  Same goes for a good binocular scope.  It will make you a much better craftsman, especially if you are over 40.
>  
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> From: ARC5 [mailto:arc5-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Tom Bridgers
> Sent: Thursday, July 7, 2016 5:16 PM
> To: ARC 5 list ARC5 <arc5 at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [ARC5] MetCal soldering station
>  
> Have used a MetCal soldering station for about 4 years now.
>  
> It's the difference between a Mercedes and a Ford Fiesta.
>  
> Once you've used a MetCal, as admittedly expensive as it is,
> you'll never go back to a Weller Soldering Iron or pencil.
>  
> MetCal is a winner.
> Tom  KE4RHH
>  
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