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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.
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:I don't have any need for surface mount sophistication.
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:What are people's thoughts on a cheapy replacement such as...
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: Weller WLC100 Soldering Station
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: ...Jim Thompson


Since the WTCPT has served so well for so long, why change? When my 30 yr old
WTCPT faded and died a couple of years back I just went out and bought a new
one. Value for money is still quite good imo. Failing that, I would recommend
Hakko.