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Default Soldering Iron Recommendations?

On Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:34:41 -0700, Jim Thompson
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I have an absolutely ancient Weller WTCPN soldering station that is
disintegrating... it's probably at least 33 years old.

I don't have any need for surface mount sophistication.

What are people's thoughts on a cheapy replacement such as...

Weller WLC100 Soldering Station

...Jim Thompson



I splurged on an Edsyn 951SX about ten years ago, and running it
8/5/365 I've gone through two tips in all that time.

It is a real workhorse.

Jim