[Lowfer] Antex SMT irons

Sun, 25 Jan 2004 21:21:47 -0600

How is the quality of these Antex irons? I looked at them also since I need
a variable temp iron for the surface mount stuff and also a need for it to
handle through hole without a whimper. I use a WP-60 Weller right now with
various tips but it is way too large for surface mount work.

Mike>WE0H

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OK, checked out the Antex.  Didn't recognize the name...  We had these in
the lab.  A nightamare to use as your fingers are as far back as the Weller!
My hands aren't that stable when soldering 20/1000ths parts four inches from
the tip.  I would like to find something you hold like a #2 pencil, right up
on the work.  Their prices were good however, $20 and up and I may go with
this if no luck elsewhere.

Kurt