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What soldering kit does everyone Have?

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SMiGGs
Hey i was wondering what everyone is using, im thinkin about buying a simple kit at harbor freight, just so i can do some LEDs :)

any tips in what i should look for?

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062758

its about 8 dollars but the price makes it seem like its not worth it.

Noob about this :)
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knuckledstr
i just got a cheap soldering gun fron vato zone and get solder when i need it.
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SMiGGs
knuckledstr said:
i just got a cheap soldering gun fron vato zone and get solder when i need it.
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Does voltage matter or anything
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looks like a decent set-up for 8 bucks. I vote buy.
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knuckledstr
you mean amps? i think all soldering guns are 110v. and amps arent that big of a deal if unless your doin big wires and then i would rather use a pencil torch or something like that
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bggrnchvy
I've got a 25w Weller at home, it ok...it solders leads, tins wires, coats traces, but it's not all that hot and the stupid tip never stays tight.

We had a Weller WESD51 at my old job for putting together R&D stuff and that thing was awesome. Plenty of wattage and it heated quickly. Always was a pleasure to wire with that thing nearby.
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Hit Man X
Mine are from Tandy/Radio Shack... work fine. I have a butane one for working in weird spots. :imo
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08RCSB
Wal-mart special.
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SickBricks
Craftsman dual setting gun. It's great if your at your work bench but it's a little difficult to use in tighter spots.
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http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=374-100

I have this one. It gets the job done.
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=370-010
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Silverado_06


:imo:
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sittinphatt
I have a cheap one but if you doing LEDs buy a pencil tip. At Fry electronics, they have a variety of different tips that you can choose from.
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sittinphatt
Silverado_06 said:


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don't waste your money on this junk
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Denaliano
Silverado_06 said:


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I have 3 of these and they work awesome for quick splice jobs. They came out with a new and improved bevel tip thats way more durable than the original.

http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/tools/69d3/
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Denaliano
I'd also like to add... That THIS shit, combined with heatshrink tubing is :head2:

http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/tools/b70c/
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Silverado_06
Denaliano said:
I have 3 of these and they work awesome for quick splice jobs. They came out with a new and improved bevel tip thats way more durable than the original.

http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/tools/69d3/
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really? i was just kidding. i attempted to use one of these once and it would just not get hot enough. it baught it for a buddy of mine as a gag gift though. so no big loss i guess.
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08RCSB
Silverado_06 said:
really? i was just kidding. i attempted to use one of these once and it would just not get hot enough. it baught it for a buddy of mine as a gag gift though. so no big loss i guess.
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Explain the joke
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Silverado_06
silveradodude74 said:
Explain the joke
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really bad infomercial on it, him and i used to get a chuckle out of it.
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Denaliano
Nope it really works. Make sure you're using a thin diameter 60/40 solder.
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theholycow
2ToNE04 said:
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062758

its about 8 dollars but the price makes it seem like its not worth it.
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It's fine. The "kit" parts are incredibly cheesy, but it's a decent soldering iron and the solder that it comes with is fine. Any cheap soldering iron will work for LEDs and such.

Fucking "ColdHeat" bullshit never managed to melt a single drop of solder for me. Waste of time and money.

Denaliano said:
I'd also like to add... That THIS shit, combined with heatshrink tubing is :head2:

http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/tools/b70c/
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Now that looks like a good thing!

Other options:
- Solder in a tube. It's a liquid or gel or something. You add it to the joint then heat it with whatever heat source is handy (cigarette lighter).
- Instead of heatshrink tubing, liquid electrical tape:
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