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Subject: Re: [motm] Soldering Iron temp

From: synth1@...
Date: 2005-07-28

> Alright so I picked up a WP35 soldering iron (850F) like stated in the
> motm PDF, built 2x800 ADSR and a 420VCF (havent booted them up yet as I am
> waiting for power).
>
> About to start the 380 Quad Lfo and I come across 'use 700F
> tip/temperature', so I go thru the archives and now I am thinking, should
> I be worried, could I have killed some parts??? Should I look into buying
> a new soldering iron before contining????
>


I'm sorry if it says 850F in the PDF (Don't have it handy, I'm out of the
office), but 700F is correct. Most Wellers only need a $6 new tip
replacement, not the whole iron.

Paul S.