Nitrousbird Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 Whatching TV tonight, I saw THIS advertised. I will be needing to buy a new soldering iron in the next month or two. I've purchased my LAST POS Radio Trash iron, as they seem to die very quickly. Most of my soldering needs is soldering wires together, or wires to components; not much in terms of circuit board soldering. Does this thing work, or it another "as seen on TV" gimmick. Being cordless is nice; any other decent cordless irons out there for this kind of $$?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest doggunracing Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 Seems like a rave review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
street pilot Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 If its too good to be true.... http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/4623 If you need cordless, why not go butane? *edit: ^^strange. maybe you just need to use it properly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest doggunracing Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 Not so good review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwishiwascool Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 Ive heard bad things. +1 for butane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GSRchick714 Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 Either way, its only $20 so even if it lasts 6 months its not like it put a hole in your pocket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohio_wookie Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 ive got one, there not horrible. they suck with small electronics and stuff though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunkendubber Posted March 2, 2005 Report Share Posted March 2, 2005 just buy a $70 variable temp. soldering iron. you can get tips of different sizes, dial in your temp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathan Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 Or, buy a cheaper one, and use a dimmer switch in-line. The better place to go is someplace like Franklin Art Glass. They sell NICE irons there. The one I have now has lasted for about 4 years, and is designed for heavy duty usage on stained glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desperado Posted March 3, 2005 Report Share Posted March 3, 2005 The Radio Shack Irons are good if you get the right one. Their good irons are made by a company called Ungar, who manufacutres very high quality irons, but they are a bit expensive. The good ones are sold as a seperate handle, heater and tip. Get a 33 Watt heater, and an IRON CLAD tip (they are silver in color and not copper in color, but not the ones that the tip looks chrome plated. All the ones with the chrome tips are not worth bringing the hell home. If you need specific part numbers let me know and I will break out the Radio Shack catalog. Now as far as the tip stand and cleaner. Go over to Microcenter, they sell a tip cleaner that looks like a brass scowering pad in a little cup. These are the shit, I haven't found ANYTHING better and I fixed my first TV set when I was 12. So I have had everything pretty much at one time or another. If you need any other guidance, or have questions let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mensan Posted March 4, 2005 Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 Nothing good comes from Radio Shack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted March 4, 2005 Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 Originally posted by desperado: The Radio Shack Irons are good if you get the right one. Their good irons are made by a company called Ungar, who manufacutres very high quality irons, but they are a bit expensive. The good ones are sold as a seperate handle, heater and tip. Get a 33 Watt heater, and an IRON CLAD tip (they are silver in color and not copper in color, but not the ones that the tip looks chrome plated. All the ones with the chrome tips are not worth bringing the hell home. If you need specific part numbers let me know and I will break out the Radio Shack catalog. Now as far as the tip stand and cleaner. Go over to Microcenter, they sell a tip cleaner that looks like a brass scowering pad in a little cup. These are the shit, I haven't found ANYTHING better and I fixed my first TV set when I was 12. So I have had everything pretty much at one time or another. If you need any other guidance, or have questions let me know.do you fix big screen TV's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desperado Posted March 4, 2005 Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 As far as the TV's, sorry, I gave that up. Don't have the room to do it any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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