02-05-2010, 08:56 PM
Hi Joe,
I use a Weller WP35 (35 watt) soldering iron with a pencil tip for all my soldering needs. Even though I work in HO, I find the fine point pencil tip can get me into a lot of tight little spots. Keep the tip cleaned and tinned and I can get 1000's of joints out of one easily.
The down side is that I need to unplug it to turn it on and off. However, I'm building a little power station for it which should take of that. You can get one that comes with a station and holder though, but for 25 bucks, I couldn't pass it up. I've owned a couple of irons in the last few years and this one has to be the best. Heats up fast, and all around good performer.
I use a Weller WP35 (35 watt) soldering iron with a pencil tip for all my soldering needs. Even though I work in HO, I find the fine point pencil tip can get me into a lot of tight little spots. Keep the tip cleaned and tinned and I can get 1000's of joints out of one easily.
The down side is that I need to unplug it to turn it on and off. However, I'm building a little power station for it which should take of that. You can get one that comes with a station and holder though, but for 25 bucks, I couldn't pass it up. I've owned a couple of irons in the last few years and this one has to be the best. Heats up fast, and all around good performer.