[Boatanchors] solder guns

Wed, 14 Jan 2004 01:01:29 -0500

Gerry,

I seem to remember the guns coming in two sizes. The medium one was as you
say, 140w or 100w/140w if it was dual-range. There was a heavyduty version
that was higher wattage.

I've also heard good things from some of the little torch-based soldering
irons. I've never used one and they are not cheap. Seem to be really handy
for doing stuff like antenna work where you are outside and a fullsize
propane torch is unwieldy.

73,

Mark W1EOF

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> Gerry
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> Collecting & Restoring since 1959
> Gerald Steffens P.E.
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> In my restoration work, I have found that my 100/140 watt solder gun is
> somewhat inadequate for some work where there is large areas soldered to
> chassis, rf shields or other large items.
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> This gun is newer.  It seems like my old Weller from about 1962 had a
> lot more punch than the new ones.  I seem to remember that I also had a
> Weller that was rated about 250 watts at one point.
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> Am I crazy or don't the newer guns make the grade?  Does anyone know
> where one might find one of the old high wattage guns?  Or What?  I have
> looked at the dreaded place.  I think maybe Sears may have a high
> wattage unit?
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> Gerry
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