[Boatanchors] Soldering

[Vic K2VCO]

Barrie Smith wrote:
> Over a period of time I've noticed posts regarding soldering PL-259s,
> and the best soldering irons to use for them.

Here's what I posted a few days ago:

I have a Weller W100P.  It came with a massive 3/8" chisel tip.  Like 
the smaller WTCPT soldering station that I use for circuit-board work, 
it is temperature-controlled (750 f).  The temperature control is part 
of the tip, and you can get tips with various sizes and temperatures.

In any event, it absolutely laughs at chassis connections, and makes 
outdoor PL259 braid soldering a pleasure.  I also use it for copper 
tubing tank coils and similar jobs.  It is *far* better than a 250 watt 
gun, because of the heat capacity of the tip and the temperature control.

I got it from a place specializing in supplies for stained-glass work. I 
think it cost about $75 -- definitely less than $100.  It is worth twice 
the price.
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73,
Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
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