[sdiy] workshop soldering iron recommendations

[bbob]

i was unclear... i have a decent one for myself, was looking for specific
recommendations for the "cruddy" ones for the participants... ie $100 for 3
or 4, not $100@

On Sun, Oct 25, 2015 at 9:53 AM, Tom Bugs <admin at bugbrand.co.uk> wrote:

> Yes, buy a nice one for the workshop leader and cheap out on the student
> ones!
>
> [I've successfully taught quite a few workshops with the cruddy sub-£10
> ones that crop up everywhere - they are perfectly capable if you teach
> correct technique - soldering & cleaning]
>
> And, yes, I did get one of those Metcals too!
>
> On 25/10/2015 12:42, Mattias Rickardsson wrote:
>
> I can wholeheartedly recommend the OKi/Metcal PS-900 soldering station to
> anyone who would like to spend under $100.
>
> It costs around $200.
>
> :-)
>
> /mr
> I need to buy 3 or 4 soldering irons for some workshops i'll be teaching.
>  nothing fancy, but reliable, does not need to support smd.  something like
> the Weller Wlc100 would be fine, but i'd like to spend under $100.  any
> recommendations?
>
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