[sdiy] OT: gas powered soldering irons?

[Dave Magnuson]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Derek Holzer" <derek at umatic.nl>
To: "'sdiy DIY'" <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
Sent: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 8:38 AM
Subject: [sdiy] OT: gas powered soldering irons?


> Slightly OT, but maybe not... Interested to do some stuff outdoors "off 
> the grid" soldering small circuits. Are these small, gas-powered soldering 
> irons any good for electronics? Can anyone recommend a decent one?
>
> Best!
> Derek
>
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Hi Derek,
I have the Radioshack butane soldering iron.    It works fairly well, but 
I'm sure there are better models out there.     It tends to run a bit hot, 
even on the lowest setting.     Definitely useful when power isn't 
available, but not nearly as nice as using a regulated electric iron.

Dave Magnuson