[HCARC] Soldering Station

[Gary J - N5BAA]

As usual - NO EASY ANSWERS.  I guess I will just see what he can come up 
with.  He surprises me sometimes - it's amazing what people get rid of for 
pennies on the $$$$.  It also helps not to be in a hurry.


Gary J
N5BAA
HCARC Secretary 2013/14



-----Original Message----- 
From: Harvey N. Vordenbaum
Sent: Sunday, February 9, 2014 8:19 PM
To: 'Gary J - N5BAA' ; hcarc at mailman.qth.net
Subject: RE: [HCARC] Soldering Station

There are several types of soldering you may need in electronics.
Coaxial connectors, small connectors inside equipment, circuit boards, etc.
For small connectors and circuit boards use a soldering station with 
temperature controlled elements and various sized tips, and a sponge to wipe 
the tip on.
For coaxial connectors, PL-259's etc. you need a fairly high powered 
soldering iron with an iron plated diamond shaped tip.  100 - 300 Watts. 
Along with this you need an autotransformer so you can control the 
temperature.  When the melted solder turns blue it is too hot.  A plain 
copper tip will get eroded by the solder after a while.  You also need a 
small wet sponge to wipe the tip clean periodically.  Some people use a 
micro flame torch for soldering connectors and other larger items.  This 
would take a lot of practice.
A soldering gun is okay if used on the right stuff.  It has the advantage of 
quick heating and little or no hot element lying around when you get 
through.
Hv


-----Original Message-----
From: hcarc-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:hcarc-bounces at mailman.qth.net] 
On Behalf Of Gary J - N5BAA
Sent: Sunday, February 09, 2014 6:24 PM
To: hcarc at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [HCARC] Soldering Station

As many of you know, my brother and an associate buy storage lockers and at 
auctions in the San Diego area for resale at local flea markets.  He comes 
up with some amazing radio related stuff.  As my shack and my remodeled shop 
come together I will be trying to set up a central place to do all of my 
soldering, electrical work.  I have an old soldering gun, but was thinking 
of having him be on the lookout for one of the soldering stations.  My gun 
is a Weller, but I haven’t an idea of their quality.  Who makes good 
soldering stations and what sort of wattage should I be asking him to watch 
out for me??

Gary J
N5BAA
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