[sdiy] Weller Soldering Stations?

[Chris Muir]

On Oct 13, 2009, at 12:20 PM, Erik Ribeiro wrote:

> I was thinking about upgrading from cheap hardware store soldering  
> irons to a proper soldering station. I was thinking about the Weller  
> WESD51. Anyone have one? What do you like or dislike about it?

I have a WESD51, and I can pay the highest compliment to it: "I never  
have to think about it." Other than changing a tip occasionally, I  
just never have to think about it.


> What about desoldering stations?

They're really expensive. Your iron, combined with a good solder  
sucker, and the rare application of solder-wick will probably be all  
you need. It may take a little while to develop good solder-sucker  
technique.

- C

Chris Muir
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