[Boatanchors] Cold Heat

[W4AWM at aol.com]

<< I purchased a rechargeable soldering pencil with changeable plug in tips 
back in
1978. I still have it and it still works. It is also the original battery! >>

Hi Duane and all,

I have one, too.  It is called the Wahl "Iso-Tip" Cordless Soldering Iron. It 
was made by the same company who makes the clippers.  I also have around here 
somewhere, the Auto Charger Assembly.

Unfortunately, the batteries in mine gave up the ghost several years ago.  I 
have been meaning to get some replacements but that is another one of those 
things I haven't gotten around to. As I recall, it uses a pair of 'C' cell 
nicads.  It definately was a great iron for me, but IO have since picked up several 
with equally small tips for circuit board work. Yes, they are 110V and that 
can be a drawback, so one day, I will fix the Wahl.

I am sure that Wahl probably private branded the unit for Black and Decker so 
it is entirely possible that yours came from B & D.

I have seen the unit advertised on TV but haven't had the chance to play with 
one yet. I must admit that something that cools quickly is a great idea, but 
does it really get hot enough to make OEM type connections? That I will have 
to play withone day.

73,

John,  W4AWM