nuckolls.bob(at)aeroelect
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 Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2016 7:03 am Post subject: Speaking of solder . . . |
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We've had many discussions on the List over the
years concerning soldering materials, tools and
techniques. I own perhaps a dozen tools intended
to effectively heat solder and the target work
piece(s). I use solders of several types for
both electronic and mechanical joining.
For about the last 15 years, Metcal solder
stations have been my favorite tools for
joining everything from specks of electronic
fly-dung on etched circuit boards to installing
terminals on 4AWG wire. Metcal stuff has been
readily available on eBay and I've pretty well
outfitted the tool boxes of myself and relatives
with these tools.
I had recently had occasion to enhance a product
development partner's tool compliment and decided
to try a prominently promoted product line I saw
on eBay.
http://tinyurl.com/zddlb2t
I bought one for the project . . . and a few
months later, added another to my drive-stand
bench. These have proven VERY capable. Good
temperature control, good energy concentration
at the tip, reasonably priced tips in range
of sizes and shapes. I've found them to be
a good value and more readily available than
the older Metcal system products at similar
prices.
I think Hakko may be the Metcal of the Pacific
Rim. They have a broad range of products
and are widely represented. I can recommend
them as an alternative to Metcal.
Bob . . .
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