DIYbanter - View Single Post

isw

In article ,
wrote:

well, bought a 140/100 watt gun and tips. The standard tips fell apart at the
tip. As if the tips were soldered together. Very funny HaHa.

Is there a heavier duty tip for the 140/100 watt gun ?

I used one in HS that would blow a hole thru the fridge door. This gun is not
that. Nor did I experience tip failure.

opinions ?

I have been using properly shaped lengths of #12 copper wire as tips for
my Weller for years. True, they don't last as long, but they are a whole
lot less expen$ive than the "real thing". At first use, heat a new tip
slowly and carefully (so it won't oxidize), and tin it quickly but
thoroughly.

Isaac