[sdiy] solder questions

[James Patchell]

I have to agree....I have found the 700 F to be about the right temperature 
for soldering as well...

At 11:58 AM 9/8/2004 -0700, damion at poweracoustics.org wrote:

>On Sep 8, 2004, at 11:13 AM, Paul Higgins wrote:
>
>>>I generally don't use anything but Kester '44'. It may be old school, 
>>>but it's not low-tech. That, a 700° tip, and a wet sponge will get me 
>>>through just about any job...
>>
>>Wow...700 F...that's hot!  I use an XYTronic temp-controlled iron set 
>>from about 605-625 F.  I rarely if ever go over 625.
>
>I use a Weller with the temperature controlled tip. Almost exclusively I 
>use a PTA7 tip. 700° seems just right for me, (too much waiting around 
>with a 600° tip, but those are good for more delicate jobs). I tend not to 
>like the variable irons - after much use, I know exactly how my 700° tip 
>will act and I can get in and out quick...
>
>At this point it all really comes down to technique and personal 
>preferences...
>
>
>
>damion romero
>damion at poweracoustics.org
>http://poweracoustics.org
>

         -Jim
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