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one320fc 10-02-2011 11:08 AM

Soldering Irons
 
So I have some questions about Soldering Irons..There a ton of them out there from $10-$75 what do I look for in a good iron for doing automotive grade soldering? I will be doing a lot of work on my wire harness and really dont want to crimp anything.

WE3RX7 10-02-2011 01:20 PM

Hey - first off, you need to update that sig of yours... secondly, the battery operated one I have works really well and was $20 at radio shack a few years ago. I'd recommend getting some liquid flux as well as it helps make the solder adhere and flow -

the big ticket will be getting good heat shrink and connectors...

2gslse 10-05-2011 04:35 PM

screw soldering irons get a soldering gun. there is a nice weller 100/140 watt gun on craigslist in vienna for $25

fc nut 10-20-2011 03:03 PM

i use a basic craftsman iron. it does a really good job. don't buy cheap ones.

RETed 10-21-2011 05:37 AM

Don't bother with soldering irons that take forever to get to temp and then you gotta keep them out of the way so it doesn't burn anything...

I gotta agree with a soldering gun.
Although it does stay hot for a little while after use, at least you can walk away and not worry about leaving it on.
I prefer the Craftsman *Professional* one myself - I own two.
I think it's just a rebadged Weller - peel the sticker off, and it'll tell you.
It takes a minute to heat up, and then handle almost any of the stock wiring you can throw at it.
It's nice to have the light so that you can solder in low light conditions, although the light tends to die pretty quick - replacements are cheap.
I believe this gun is priced around $75 at your local Sears store.


-Ted

WE3RX7 10-21-2011 09:07 PM

I have an original Craftsman gun as well.. almost thirty years old and it still works pretty well. I don't use much any more since I'm more of a keepsake from my grandfather, lol..

diabolical1 10-24-2011 02:54 AM

i actually have one from Radio Shack, but i don't remember how much i paid for it. i've had it for years (and yes, you have to replace tips every so often), but it's never failed me. i don't mind having to pay attention so that it doesn't burn things because i'd worry about that regardless. the key is making sure you have a dedicated workspace.


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