Soldering Iron

[Kaze]

Anyone have any suggestions for a soldering iron thats good but not too expensive? also what would i need to be able to use it on Gen 1 EPs?


Also what do you guys think of this one?
http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...entPage=family

[DRFTKO]

I believe that cold heat iron is a p.o.s., radioshack sales another one that would work better than that one. I have a soldering iron that I got under $5 at Big Lots (Hobby House brand or something), it has worked just as good as the other irons that I have use. You probablly wont be able to find one, I havent seen another one since I purchased mine. You need a soldering iron with a fine (sharp) tip if you are going to be soldering gen.1 EP's, the one that I have has a flat tip and is not suitable for "intense" jobs such as that

[Kaze]

oh ok well, could you suggest one from RS, cause there really isn't another place for me to buy one.

[DRFTKO]

Originally Posted by Kaze

oh ok well, could you suggest one from RS, cause there really isn't another place for me to buy one.

This iron may be the best investment as far as RS irons go:http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...entPage=search. Another thing you may want to go ahead and purchase would be a stand such as this: http://www.radioshack.com/product/in...entPage=search

[Kaze]

Oh alright, thanks I'll let you know how it works out.

[REDisFASTER]

Doesn't Home Depot carry Weller branded soldering irons?

[THE EDJ]

pick up some desoldering braid when you get an iron too, its really handy and easy to use. you should be able to find it in the same section that all the other soldering equipment is at RS. and if at all possible, buy a soldering iron that has adjustable settings, it gives you better control.

[RodsRUs]

I have a cold heat and its junk, like even just to solder 2 wires...
just buy a traditional 30W pen tip soldering iron

[spanx]

I went sears and got a craftsmen soldering iron, solder, and a soldering iron holder for $25. And i have never had a problam with it and it gets pretty hot.