Soldering Irons which ones best?

[grumpygrady]

also think about a little pencil type butane gas torch , they are great for frames ,etc
about 3 bucks at HF
having one for wiring and another for heavier things is a must
and for real big heavy metal a cutting chisel and propane torch will make one just like they used back in the old time to solder tin and still do lol

[SmallHaul]

Weller.

[ihbuilder]

O & A with a #6 tip heat up a pointy piece of steel till it's a nice cherry red and go to town JK werks though

Weller

[Larry]

I love Hakko FX-888.

[dabears]

Originally Posted by bigford

weller soldering irons are the best in my book

hmm

Originally Posted by pigeonfarmboy

Mine is a weller. I'd stick with them or Hakko.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by grumpygrady

also think about a little pencil type butane gas torch , they are great for frames ,etc
about 3 bucks at HF
having one for wiring and another for heavier things is a must
and for real big heavy metal a cutting chisel and propane torch will make one just like they used back in the old time to solder tin and still do lol

i have a butane heat torch/soldering iron but im not happy about the consistancy of heat when doing 60 wires..

Originally Posted by SmallHaul

Weller.

Hmmm im going to have to look into a Weller it looks like..

Originally Posted by ihbuilder

O & A with a #6 tip heat up a pointy piece of steel till it's a nice cherry red and go to town JK werks though

Weller

I was thinking about that.. it prob would work however i have not tried it yet. how long does it stay hot enough haha.. no really how long?

Originally Posted by Larry

I love Hakko FX-888.

Ill have to look into that one too thanks!

sounds like people like the weller or Hakko so ill be looking into those! thanks guys!