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HTH AMPS

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Re: Soldering irons
« Reply #15 on: October 20, 2009, 09:32:25 PM »
I find that my Antex 18w iron is about right for 99% of the soldering jobs I do.  If I need a big honkin 100w iron, I'll just borrow one from a mate.
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Lukie

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Re: Soldering irons
« Reply #16 on: October 21, 2009, 12:07:26 AM »
I use a weller soldering gun, heats up fast, and only hot when you need it so you dont waste power while you are fiddling with the wires. It's so much better than my old hobby soldering iron :)  Its similar to this one:

http://www.axminster.co.uk/product-Weller-9200UD-Universal-Soldering-Gun-23611.htm

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you will need a steady hand if you try and use it to wire up mini push-pull pots though  :mrgreen:
« Last Edit: October 21, 2009, 12:09:54 AM by Lukie »
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Re: Soldering irons
« Reply #17 on: October 21, 2009, 12:49:59 PM »
Quote from: jpfamps on October 20, 2009, 08:43:44 PM


I would not recommend a gas solder iron.


There's a big argument about them on one of the other forums I frequent.  :lol: Personally I quite like them, but I know people that hate them.  I use my tools for all sorts, not just guitars so I find them quite versaitle.... but I've only ever used my electric one for guitar bits.  I bought a Draper one a while back and the needle is like a rather large screwdriver.  It's aweful  :lol:
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MDV

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Re: Soldering irons
« Reply #18 on: October 21, 2009, 02:15:18 PM »
A gas soldering iron is a perfectly good tool, all things considered, IMO. They're just too clumsy and too powerfull for guitar work.

I got a draper soldering iron once. Not only did it have a horrible screwdriver tip, but the tip notched and came loose very quickly. I dont trust draper with anything more complex than a hammer, quite frankly.
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ToneMonkey

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Re: Soldering irons
« Reply #19 on: October 21, 2009, 02:45:15 PM »
Quote from: MDV on October 21, 2009, 02:15:18 PM

I got a draper soldering iron once. Not only did it have a horrible screwdriver tip, but the tip notched and came loose very quickly. I dont trust draper with anything more complex than a hammer, quite frankly.

I completley agree.........  B&Q can kiss my arse too  :lol:
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Re: Soldering irons
« Reply #20 on: October 21, 2009, 05:44:26 PM »
I have a draper one laying around too, went to pick up a new tip and couldn't fine one... maybe its a single use soldering iron? :lol:

It still does me for what little I have to do
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Re: Soldering irons
« Reply #21 on: October 21, 2009, 06:35:04 PM »
I have a draper drill, as well.

Its like someone took the motor out of an electric pencil sharpener and put it in a drill.

I have a hand drill that I can get stuff done faster and easier with.

I really must get a decent one.
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