[sdiy] Soldering Iron Recomendations

[Tom Bugs]

I've happily use a couple of the Xytronic Auto-temp 369s which I got 
from Rapid a few years back. I've preferred the quality of Xytronic over 
the similarly cheap Aoyues.
Very affordable but good quality - does the required jobs just fine, 
regular (not too fine) tips last for ages with LeadFree solder
(bloody hell, the stuff I use is now £45 a roll! - Omega II Fast Flow 2% 
- Lead and Rosin Free)
But Rapid now don't carry the regular 369 - there is now just a digital 
version for about £50.
I came very close to getting a Hakko last year.
Ramblings but maybe helpful a little?!
Cheers, Tom

On 30/03/2011 09:40, Justin Owen wrote:
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> Received: 29.03.2011 06:34:47
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> 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
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