[Lowfer] OT: Soldering Iron

[Ed Phillips]

Roger and thanks.  I've been meaning to order some model airplane stuff 
from HK and will add the soldering station too.

Ed

Ed

JJ wrote:

> Replacement tips can be purchased on Ebay.  The same that fit the 
> Hakko 936 and other models.  I got an assortment of 10 tips for $9 
> shipped from China.
>
> Jon WS1K
>
> On 1/17/2013 6:17 PM, Ed Phillips wrote:
>
>> I've had good luck with stuff rom HK.  Didn't see any replacement 
>> tips - do they have them?
>>
>> Ed
>>
>> JJ wrote:
>>
>>> 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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