[Boatanchors] solder guns

Wed, 14 Jan 2004 20:38:35 -0400

I agree that the D550 is the gun of choice!! Mine died years ago, I've been 
making do with a 8200, an oldie but goodie. But, with all this thread I got 
to thinking and found myself a nice D550 in its box in good shape. I can't 
wait to get it. I luckily have a few packs of old stock D550 tips. 

however, at my age, Ive don't about everything with my trusty old 2400!!

73's

Ronnie

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From: "Mike Clarson" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 19:02:31 -0500
Subject: RE: [Boatanchors] solder guns

> Gerry: The D550 has always been my choice for anything heavy duty, 
> but I have had an 8200 since the mid sixties, and it has always 
> worked well. Maybe you got one of the odd 8200's (someone was 
> selling them at Dayton) that run on 240 volts. Running it on 120 
> would sure take some of the steam out of it! I have had a new one 
> open, and it looks pretty much the same as my old one, except for a 
> few case issues and the method for attaching the tip. BTW, I have 
> used some of the steel tips, and they are much worse than the copper 
> ones. --Mike, WV2ZOW
> 
> Subject: [Boatanchors] solder guns
> 
> Gerry
> 
> Collecting & Restoring since 1959
> Gerald Steffens P.E.
> Oronoco, MN
> 
> 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.
> 
> 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.
> 
> 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?
> 
> Gerry
> 
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