[Boatanchors] Weller Soldering tips

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Well, I have hated Weller guns since they first came out.  Lean on them a 
little bit and the tip bends.  I have one, but probably haven't used it in 40 
years.  I use a 25 watt element iron for things like tube socket terminals 
with one or two wires attached.  And a 40 watt element for heavier or more 
wires.  Beyond that, I get out the Wahl or one of the higher wattage American 
Beautiy's.  In my opinion, Weller guns are for mechanics butchering vehicle 
wiring.  Or for non-electrical uses like interrogation.  

In a message dated 4/14/2011 9:35:37 PM Central Daylight Time, 
bluebirdtele at embarqmail.com writes: 
> I use a solder gun too.  For most of my BA stuff.  The little 30w handle 
> is 
> for dinky stuff like my brand new SDR receiver kit (Plug for PMSDR kits)
> SDR RX's are Semi legit on the BA reflectors because they can be used as 
> IF 
> scopes on the older tube stuff.
> But only on an occasional basis.
> Ha!
> Greg
> WA7LYO
> Kinston NC
> 

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