Re[2]: [Elecraft] Tools in the UK

[coca]

Hi Bill

I've seen the Maplin station and actually bought one for less than 10
quid. Unfortunately it's only 'temperature controlled' in that it has
a rheostat to alter the temperature rather than being fully
controlled. I'd prefer a station which allows control via a knob
rather than by changing tips as per Weller but I'd like to pay as
little as possible :-)

I hope mine doesn't take 6 months, it's the only txcvr I'll have and
I'm not sure if I can wait 6 months to get on the air :-)




bbfcu> Maplin is (or recently was) doing a good price for a temperature controlled soldering 
bbfcu> station - under 30 UKP as I recall.

bbfcu> I've been sticking mine together for over 6 months and I reckon that it will be at least that 
bbfcu> again before it's complete. Good luck.

bbfcu> Bill GM0VIT

>> Hi everyone
>> 
>> Last night I took the plunge and ordered a K2. I'm not sure how long
>> it will take to get to the UK but, in the meantime, I'd like some
>> recommendations as to where I can get a reasonably priced solder
>> station, anti-stat mat and Panavise from anyone in the UK please.