[Lowfer] OT: Soldering Iron

[JJ]

Thanks for the recommendations and hints.  Thanks, Todd.  The heat did 
it with the penetrating oil, vice grips and pump pliers.  I ended up 
splitting the knurled nut.  A replacement can be bought.  I'll order 
what I need and get it back in shape.  It's been a handy iron and it's 
tough.

As it turns out, I did a bunch of surfing today.  I know a whole lot 
about soldering irons now.  More than I need to know.  I went through 
this same thing 2 weeks ago with a new toilet for the downstairs bath.  
If anyone wants to know what kind of toilet I settled on, we can talk 
off list :)

I bought a new station anyway.  I found a Hakko 936 Chinese clone.  It 
was $16.51 plus almost as much shipping.  For 30 bucks, I'll take a 
chance.  Here's where I got it:
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__19240__Soldering_Station_with_Adjustable_Heat_Range_USA_Warehouse_.html

73,
Jon WS1K

BTW:  I have a "pre-ban" Eljer toilet for sale or trade (got some 100 
watt incandescent light bulbs?).  Shhhhh, don't tell the fascists!


On 1/16/2013 12:06 PM, ToddRoberts2001 at aol.com wrote:
> There is a seller on eBay who has new replacement tips for the
> Weller WP25 for $6.95 + Free Shipping, both conical and
> screwdriver-type tips. Just look up Weller WP25 on eBay search.
>   
> I would think a good pair of pliers should
> loosen the collar. Have you tried removing it while the iron is hot?
> Sometimes they will come right off easy while hot.
>   
> 73 - Todd WD4NGG
>   
> In a message dated 1/16/2013 9:48:27 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> jhjesse at verizon.net writes:
>
> 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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