[Laser] Where can I get...

[David D. Rea]

Check out http://www.techni-tool.com/ - they have a wide selection of
soldering irons, though their prices are not the greatest. I usually use
their catalog to select what I want, then I go on eBay and wait for it
to show up :)

73
Dave K2THZ

On Mon, 2004-01-26 at 00:18, KD7JYK wrote:
> ...an SMD solderng iron?
> 
> When I worked for an electronics company we had Metcal soldering stations
> with all the bells, whistles and options...
> 
> I liked these because the handle/tip was no bigger than a #2 pencil and I
> could hold it an inch back from the tip and work on those 0402 parts all day
> long with a needle like point!!
> 
> Well...  I have a Weller 30W iron I bought 13 years ago and I can't hold it
> less than three or four inches from the tip and the freaking tip is HUGE!!!!
> Imagine soldering DIPs with a 9oz copper!  I sure can't solder leads at .01
> centers!
> 
> Where can I get a somewhat thin iron, say no more than 3/8" where your
> fingers would be, and above all I need to hold it close to the tip for
> stability?!
> 
> Metcals are hundreds even used.  I should think I could get something
> specialized in the $50 - $75 range.
> 
> Any input, ideas, sources would be GREATLY appreciated.
> 
> Kurt
> 
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