[Boatanchors] SOLDER TIPS

[Carl]

Ive made tips from #10 copper and Copperweld Bill, each bent for a specific 
purpose. The Copperweld doesnt get as hot but it is plenty strong and doesnt 
buckle under pressure. The guns are all 8200 series that Ive picked up cheap 
and are now specifically purposed. A D-550 is used as needed when I dont 
have to wait for a huge iron to warm up.

Most work is done with 15-40W irons however.

Carl
KM1H


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mr Magoo" <magoo at isp.ca>
To: <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, September 05, 2010 7:35 AM
Subject: [Boatanchors] SOLDER TIPS


> I'm doing a lot more building these days and I'm getting pretty frustrated
> with the short time replacement tips last in my Weller gun.  I never had
> tips fail this quickly way back when, but I suppose the quality is nowhere
> near what it was decades ago.  Yes, I use an iron too but there are jobs
> which require a gun to do effectively.  And yes-I look after the tip, 
> making
> sure it stays tinned and is secure in the gun.
>
> So, does anyone know of a source of more robust tips for the small Weller
> gun?
>
> Bill VE3NH
>
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