On Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:52:22 -0800, John Larkin
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On Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:18:49 -0000, "ian field"
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"John Larkin" wrote in message
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On Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:48:12 -0000, "ian field"
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"Jim Thompson" wrote in
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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...
Since Weller became Cooper Tools, the bean counters took over the asylum -
they cut corners on manufacturing and reliability went down the gurgler.
When my last Weller fell to bits I bought an Antex 25W iron as a stop gap,
and have been using Antex ever since.
I did treat myself to a 50W Antex TC iron but TBH I don't see much
advantage
over the standard X25.
The Metcals are the best irons. The SP200 system is about $290. They
warm up in seconds and have impressive heat control.
John
He said "cheapy replacement", the Antex irons are cheap as chips and last
for years.
Sorry, I don't do cheapy. Some of us can afford ten cents a day to
have the best soldering gear.
John
When I got out the Weller, it was the first time in more than a year
;-)
...Jim Thompson
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