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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

http://tinyurl.com/yz8clzm

I've got the 15845 TL and love it. Even got to crank it up to max to
solder two heat sink posts to a board today.