12-12-2010, 08:29 PM
Yes Bil, That's my Triton resistance rig. It is an amazing tool.You do have to be careful with it, It can be overkill for some jobs. I mostly keep it on the low setting, but from time to time I use the high setting, Like when I need to solder 1/4 20 nuts to things.. " I actually did that with it."
I also have a cheap-o Radio Shack 30 Watt iron that has a ton of miles on it. For tinning wire, soldering thin brass wire and building turnouts I am more comfortable with the Iron. For soldering heavy brass stock the mini arc welder is the way to go. The prongs on the resistance rig Are also great to use as a clamp to hold your work together as you solder.
I also have a cheap-o Radio Shack 30 Watt iron that has a ton of miles on it. For tinning wire, soldering thin brass wire and building turnouts I am more comfortable with the Iron. For soldering heavy brass stock the mini arc welder is the way to go. The prongs on the resistance rig Are also great to use as a clamp to hold your work together as you solder.
My other car is a locomotive, ARHS restoration crew