[Boatanchors] SOLDER TIPS

[David C. Hallam]

  I gave up on soldering guns a long time ago.  I didn't like the 
waiting time for the tip to get hot and didn't think the reliability of 
joint was as good as with an iron.  I've got a big 250W Weller gun that 
won't melt soft butter.

David
KW4DH

On 9/5/2010 9:56 AM, Carl wrote:
> 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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