Jeff Layman wrote:
Ian White wrote:
Someone in the USA would like to identify this old British made
soldering iron:
http://www.dwave.net/~twomules/sterling_iron.jpg

The really annoying this is that I used to have one, but can't
remember the name! Does anyone have a better memory than me, please?

It's an Oryx 50.

Bingo! Thank you, Jeff.

The name should be on the opposite side to that shown in
the photo. Has interchangeable tips, is thermostically controlled, and the
temperature is ajustable (up to 400°C), by mans of a hex key (1/16"?) set in
a small plastic handle.

Yes, that's the one.

I've had mine over 40 years, and it's still going
strong.

The gentleman in the States has had his for 30 years, still with the
same tip. The only reason he's asking is that he'd like to buy another
one.

Mine doesn't have "Made in England" - just "Model 50; 220-240v. 50w". I
guess the MiE was for the US market, as the iron was made in 24, 50, 115,
and 210/250v versions.

The US version was imaginatively labeled as "Sterling" and the original
importer no longer has a clue. However, the brand name is still in use
so I'll send him off to do his own searches.


Thanks very much, everyone.

Follow-ups to uk.nostalgia.soldering-irons.


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Ian White