can you reccomend a solder station?

[Chris MacDonald]

Hess,

I have a WES50 and like it a lot.  It heats up in 30 seconds, the tips
are durable, and the heat is consistent.  Works well for me.

Best Regards,

Chris MacDonald


Hess Hodge wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> 
> Alologies if this has been covered before... (anyone know where the
> archives went?  I have been trying to find them...)
> 
> I am in need of a new soldering iron...  Here is what I have found on the
> web, and my initial impressions:
> 
> Weller EC1002 : Very nice, temprature controlled, expensive ~$250
> Weller WES50  : temprature controlled, newer model, less expensive ~$100
> Weller WTCPT  : change tips to change temp, ~$150
> Weller WLC100 : cheap-o, temp controlled, ~$50
> Hakko 936     : nice looking, temp controlled, never heard of brand ~$150
> 
> So, can anyone recommend a specific iron for DIY work?  Is the Weller
> WLC100 too cheap?  Will I be unhappy with it?  Is the Weller WES50 any
> good? etc etc etc...  Let me know your impressions...  What are you using?
> 
> Also, does anyone have an old iron (in good shape) that they would like to
> sell to me???
> 
> Thanks,
> Hess