Can anyone recommend a decent soldering station that's reasonably priced?
I've come to the conclusion that I need something a bit better than my trusty simple soldering iron. A simple iron has been fine for guitar circuits but I'm struggling to do a consistently good job on some of the more complex projects I'm working on (effects,amps, circuit bending etc.)
I've looked at details for a lot of stuff online (eg. at the Farnell website) but it's difficult to judge what you're getting for your money. I've seen digitally controlled ones with seemingly good specs for as little as £50 but I'm suspicious of anything that looks too cheap. Expensive ones range up to thousands of pounds, which is crazy money and well out of my range. I can possibly stretch to a low three-figure budget - but that covers quite a few possibilities.
What I really need is personal recommendations from people who've used equipment that's available in the UK.
Tags:
Go to ebay. They have really great solidering stations at a low price. I have a used Weller (USA) and have found that the variable temp. knob can dial in any temp and your solder likes. I bet the Chineese varations would be great as well for I think about $30 or so.
Bob
Harrisonguitarpickups.com
Hiya mark as Bob said check out ebay always worth a look - i ended up buying a solder station from Maplins when they had a offer on i got mine for £25 but the same one is now £49.99 i must say i'm more than happy with it's performance i've had it for two years and the only problem i have had was the element blew after around a year but they are cheap to buy £2.99 i bought two and got a third one for free - i also bought a set of various size tips which are still in great condition and again pretty cheap
Thanks guys, looks like the Maplin one is definitely worth considering.
Can only recommend ya try a church, Mark, ma man. Always singing "Onward Christian Soldering" ;)
Started by Keith 66. Last reply by Keith 66 Apr 24, 2023. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Started by Sleepy John. Last reply by Jock MacHinery Jun 15, 2020. 12 Replies 0 Likes
Started by David Tarry. Last reply by David Bowes May 11, 2020. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Started by Blind Boy Fullers. Last reply by Blind Boy Fullers Mar 20, 2019. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Started by Seasick Mick. Last reply by Seasick Mick Mar 13, 2019. 18 Replies 1 Like
Started by Alex Rigby. Last reply by Alex Rigby Jan 13, 2019. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Started by John Pilling. Last reply by t-belly johnson Oct 30, 2018. 14 Replies 0 Likes
Started by Sleepy John. Last reply by Sleepy John May 3, 2018. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Started by Rick D. Last reply by Tony Dec 14, 2017. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Started by Alex Rigby. Last reply by Ian Boyd Nov 25, 2017. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Started by Alex Rigby. Last reply by Slow Blues Dani & Ol' Grey Bear Oct 10, 2017. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Started by Steve. Last reply by Steve Sep 13, 2017. 2 Replies 1 Like
Started by Alex Rigby. Last reply by Alex Rigby Jun 7, 2017. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Started by Keith 66. Last reply by Michael Fred Johnson Feb 5, 2017. 8 Replies 6 Likes
Started by Mal Chilvers. Last reply by David L. Oct 13, 2016. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Started by Hubert Knight. Last reply by Hubert Knight Oct 11, 2016. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Started by Philip Hale. Last reply by Philip Hale Aug 5, 2016. 19 Replies 2 Likes
Started by Toofy Peg. Last reply by Fomhorach Jun 14, 2016. 19 Replies 0 Likes
Started by Alex Rigby. Last reply by Fomhorach Apr 27, 2016. 16 Replies 0 Likes
Posted by Vlad on March 31, 2024 at 11:48pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Posted by Vlad on March 6, 2024 at 2:32am 5 Comments 2 Likes
Posted by billy jones bluez on February 28, 2024 at 2:09pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Posted by billy jones bluez on February 17, 2024 at 11:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Posted by Vlad on February 11, 2024 at 1:06am 1 Comment 1 Like
May 11, 2024 from 11am to 8pm – Speakeasy Grill
0 Comments 0 LikesMay 30, 2024 from 6:30pm to 10pm – The Casual Pint of Huntsville
0 Comments 0 Likes© 2024 Created by Ben "C. B. Gitty" Baker. Powered by
Cigar Box Nation is presented by C. B. Gitty Crafter Supply, your one-stop-shop for Cigar Box Guitar parts and accessories!