[sdiy] Soldering Iron Recomendations

[Justin Owen]

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From: Kyle Stephens [lightburnx at yahoo.com]
Received: 29.03.2011 06:34:47
To: synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
Subject: [sdiy] Soldering Iron Recomendations

> Anyone? I'm looking to upgrade.

Not sure what you're upgrading from - but, since you've had plenty of recommendations for top of the line models, for a good budget model - I'd suggest looking at Xytronic. I've happily used one of their cheapest models for the past few years without a hitch - and it's had lots of use. Recently upgraded to the LF-2000, w/- temp control - it's a pleasure to work with.

I've never owned a Weller or a Hakko - so maybe I'm missing out.

I'll repeat the advice about getting spare tips - whatever you buy. I was eventually able to source a couple of spares for the LF-2000 - but I did have to convince a shop in Kansas to post them to London.

J