Anybody know of a good solder iron or gun that is cheap. need to be able to solder 10 gauge wire.

 

Here is the best soldering gun ever made:

http://bmwdean.home.att.net/soldergun.htm

But it hasn't been made in years. I have a new one stashed away, and the one I use is epoxied together after I drove over it with my 1965 VW while a kid.

You have to buy them on ebay though now.... BTW I agree 100% with the guys assessment on the page above. Nothing made today compares with an instant hot Wen.

This is a great company for soldering supplies http://www.wassco.com/

I use a Metcal SP200 for board work. http://www.wassco.com/sp200soldering.html
and a Metcal SP440 for desoldering http://www.wassco.com/spseldesstat.html

 

holy ****.... $265... that's a little out of my budget but thanks for the info.

what determines a good gun/iron? i have a craftsman gun but it doesn't have the two prong like things like the one u link'd, it just has a fat tip on it. and pretty much sucks *** on everything i try to solder.

is this a good gun?
http://www.harborfreight.com/c...=4328

 

ttt

 

I personally don't like the "gun" style soldering irons. They are a bit too bulky when working in tight places.


I have a Weller WLC100 and it is a great adjustable temp iron that can be had for around $40.00

It gets very hot and should be able to do thick wires no problem. Most of the time I have it set on "3" (the middle) because if I crank it up,the soldier will stay liquified for too long and drip off the joints.






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