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Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: ChadTower on December 17, 2004, 10:41:49 am
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It's time for me to invest in a decent soldering station? Is there one in the $30 range that people would recommend, or is that too low? I can't spend $100 on one right now but have been under the impression that a very serviceable one can be had for $30-40.
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MCM Electronics (www.mcminone.com) always has some excellent soldering stations on sale each month. Check out their web specials, too. You can easily find a great unit in the $30 or less price range at MCM.
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How's this one?
http://mcm.newark.com/NewarkWebCommerce/mcm/en_US/endecaSearch/partDetail.jsp?SKU=21-6050&N=4
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great for the price:
http://www.dameon.net/BBBB/sskit.html
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I saw that when you posted in the other thread... I can't seem to find WHO is selling it nor what the price is... that's just a jpg.
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This is the one I have:
MCM In One Link (http://mcm.newark.com/NewarkWebCommerce/mcm/en_US/endecaSearch/partDetail.jsp?SKU=21-3475&N=4)
It works really well, but you'll need to get a finer tip for it. it comes with a screwdriver tip.
AND - there's a $13 rebate on it.
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anyone ever tried that cold heat soldering iron? Wondering how well it works
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I picked this one up from Fry's Electronics:
http://shop4.outpost.com/product/1942888?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
(http://image.ak.outpost.com/art/product/box_shots/1942888.box.GIF)
With the extra conical tip that I purchased as well, I've been able to solder everything from stuff for my cabinet, to my xbox...and soldering is all new to me.
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anyone ever tried that cold heat soldering iron?
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i'll take that as a endorsment not to buy it then, lol
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i'll take that as a endorsment not to buy it then, lol
Take into consideration my miniscule amount of soldering experience, as well. It may be easier to use for better solderers.
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I saw that when you posted in the other thread... I can't seem to find WHO is selling it nor what the price is... that's just a jpg.
sorry, its bob roberts:
http://www.dameon.net/BBBB/parts.html
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I can solder, but a good gun makes it easy. I just have a $10 radio shack 15/30W iron, and I can do monitor caps and some minor, very minor, PCB work with.
The heavy duty intricate stuff I have a friend with one of those weller stations. If you can keep the temp even at the end of the iron, it makes soldering very easy.
The radio shack / wally world ones just keep the wattage even. The temp drops quick when you start using it. But those stations with constant temp controls makes it much simpler to control.
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I picked this one up from Fry's Electronics:
http://shop4.outpost.com/product/1942888?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
(http://image.ak.outpost.com/art/product/box_shots/1942888.box.GIF)
With the extra conical tip that I purchased as well, I've been able to solder everything from stuff for my cabinet, to my xbox...and soldering is all new to me.
That's the one I posted above.
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The MCM 21-6050 should be perfectly fine for most applications without having to spend a fortune.
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anyone ever tried that cold heat soldering iron?
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The MCM 21-6050 should be perfectly fine for most applications without having to spend a fortune.
Ordered today.
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Why would your dining room table need a KeyWhiz?????? ;D
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Why would your dining room table need a KeyWhiz?????? ;D
It actually sounds quite cool! You haven't been able to wrap your mind around it because you're looking to build a different kind of cab. Allow me to explain.
He's building the "Showcase" version of Coffee Table MAME. ;D
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Ah ha! I get it, a 50" MAME Cocktail!
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Why would your dining room table need a KeyWhiz??????
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I have come to learn that you should never drink anything whilst reading these message boards... There are some witty people here that can make a joke about ANYTHING! :laugh: