[Lowfer] OT: Soldering Iron

[Stan, W1LE]

Look to: http://www.mpja.com/Solder-Stations/products/480/

for a similar soldering station, temporarily out of stock, however.

Stan, W1LE



On 1/16/2013 11:21 AM, Stan, W1LE wrote:
> Hello Jon,
>
> Consider looking at the Marlin P. Jones website for soldering irons
>
> One model has a variety of optional tips, adjustable heat with indicator,
> and an accessory tweezer to allow removing surface mounted stuff.
>
> Mine is a model: ZD-929a but I do not know the part number.
>
> It was cost effective and I like the variable tip temperature.
>
> Stan, W1LE     on Cape Cod
>
>
> On 1/16/2013 9:48 AM, JJ wrote:
>> Hey everyone,
>> Sorry for the OT post but what better place to ask this.
>> My almost 30 yr old Weller WP25 may need to be replaced.  The 
>> original conical tip needs to be replaced.  The knurled locking nut 
>> is seized.  I have put some penetrating oil on hoping I can break it 
>> free.  I see that Weller does have a replacement heating element but 
>> the price with shipping and a new tip nears the cost of a new iron.
>> If I need to replace the iron does anyone have any recommendations? 
>> I'm hedging to staying with a new WP25.
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Jon WS1K
>>
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