[Boatanchors] SOLDER TIPS

[Bob Macklin]

I have what look like a Weller gun with a Craftsman label. I can use either 
Weller or Craftsman tips!

Bob Macklin
K5MYJ
Seattle, Wa.
"Real Radios Glow In The Dark"
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gary" <xfrmrs at roadrunner.com>
To: <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, September 05, 2010 6:31 PM
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] SOLDER TIPS


>I buy my Weller tips at Radio Shack and they last a long time. Never any
> problems.
> Gary...WZ1M
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <Flowertime01 at wmconnect.com>
> To: <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Sunday, September 05, 2010 5:29 PM
> Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] SOLDER TIPS
>
>
>> Bill,
>>
>> My gun uses nuts. I just cut a length to #12 or #10 copper wire and make
>> up
>> my own. I put a twist in the poop at the tip end for more solder holding
>> area. Life is no longer than the stock tips but the price is better. You
>> can
>> drill the nuts for a large dia wire and maybe use a single strand from
>> some
>> heavy size conductor.
>>
>> Roger AI4NI</HTML>
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