"m005kennedy" wrote in message
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I usually do a small amout of soldering at once. I was thinking of
getting a recharable soldering iron just for the convience factor. I
was hoping to get a brand and supplier recomendation. I've seen them
for around $60. I would think they would be fine for QRP type
construction.

Mike
KB1IUI


I have two of them, picked them both up at a hamfest for $5 each. Though
they needed batteries and a tip, they - to me - were a steal.
All included, I got both for less than the price of one - new. I use mine
extensively at times and got them for times when I'm trying to do repair
work when no immediate electric source OR as is my luck, a damned storm
comes and knocks out the power. At least with the Cordless, I can keep on
working. Most of my work involves only a DMM and Soldering equipment,
anything else can wait til power is available. I was able to get "very"
small tips for the really fine soldering I do at times, saved me lots of
grief. These are Iso-Tip brand. Very easy to maintain too. Not much to go
wrong with them. Tip and batteries - two major parts, aside from the
transformer in the charging base.

Even if ya have to buy one brand new, go for it....... "I" feel you'll make
a good choice. Before I close out - I "do" hope you're referring to the
"hot" kind, not the cold!!!!! The cold are JUNK.

clf

clfe wrote:

"m005kennedy" wrote in message
ups.com...
I usually do a small amout of soldering at once. I was thinking of
getting a recharable soldering iron just for the convience factor. I
was hoping to get a brand and supplier recomendation. I've seen them
for around $60. I would think they would be fine for QRP type
construction.

Mike
KB1IUI


I have two of them, picked them both up at a hamfest for $5 each. Though
they needed batteries and a tip, they - to me - were a steal.
All included, I got both for less than the price of one - new. I use mine
extensively at times and got them for times when I'm trying to do repair
work when no immediate electric source OR as is my luck, a damned storm
comes and knocks out the power. At least with the Cordless, I can keep on
working. Most of my work involves only a DMM and Soldering equipment,
anything else can wait til power is available. I was able to get "very"
small tips for the really fine soldering I do at times, saved me lots of
grief. These are Iso-Tip brand. Very easy to maintain too. Not much to go
wrong with them. Tip and batteries - two major parts, aside from the
transformer in the charging base.

Even if ya have to buy one brand new, go for it....... "I" feel you'll make
a good choice. Before I close out - I "do" hope you're referring to the
"hot" kind, not the cold!!!!! The cold are JUNK.

clf


Add a 1N4000 (or similar small power) diode in series with the lamp
to extend the life. I was replacing the bulb every couple weeks, till I
did this.

--
Former professional electron wrangler.

Michael A. Terrell
Central Florida

"Michael A. Terrell" wrote in message
...
clfe wrote:

"m005kennedy" wrote in message
ups.com...
I usually do a small amout of soldering at once. I was thinking of
getting a recharable soldering iron just for the convience factor. I
was hoping to get a brand and supplier recomendation. I've seen them
for around $60. I would think they would be fine for QRP type
construction.

Mike
KB1IUI


I have two of them, picked them both up at a hamfest for $5 each. Though
they needed batteries and a tip, they - to me - were a steal.
All included, I got both for less than the price of one - new. I use mine
extensively at times and got them for times when I'm trying to do repair
work when no immediate electric source OR as is my luck, a damned storm
comes and knocks out the power. At least with the Cordless, I can keep on
working. Most of my work involves only a DMM and Soldering equipment,
anything else can wait til power is available. I was able to get "very"
small tips for the really fine soldering I do at times, saved me lots of
grief. These are Iso-Tip brand. Very easy to maintain too. Not much to go
wrong with them. Tip and batteries - two major parts, aside from the
transformer in the charging base.

Even if ya have to buy one brand new, go for it....... "I" feel you'll
make
a good choice. Before I close out - I "do" hope you're referring to the
"hot" kind, not the cold!!!!! The cold are JUNK.

clf


Add a 1N4000 (or similar small power) diode in series with the lamp
to extend the life. I was replacing the bulb every couple weeks, till I
did this.

--
Former professional electron wrangler.

Michael A. Terrell
Central Florida

Hmmmm... thanks for the tip, but as yet, I've not had this issue. But, no
sense waiting for it to happen. I'll do that.

Thanks again,

clfe