What solder gun do you use ??

[69boss9]

What solder gun do you feel is a good unit? I have a Weller however it just doesn't heat up very fast and has a lot of trouble keeping hot when I need it? It has a two stage heating trigger.

 

[tonydanzah]

the weller p2kc

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000WOHSHM/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[back2class]

tightening the tip nuts before each use fixes the slow heating on mine. Have you tried that?

 

[GTO]

A 40 year old Weller gun

 

[mkdive]

I have the three Weller D650s
http://www.cooperhandtools.com/brands/CF_Files/model_detail.cfm?upc=037103079480

And for bench top work, I have a Weller WD2
http://www.cooperhandtools.com/brands/CF_Files/model_detail.cfm?upc=037103208088

With a Weller WMP Iron
http://www.cooperhandtools.com/brands/CF_Files/model_detail.cfm?upc=037103225337

 

[Zrexxer]

tightening the tip nuts before each use fixes the slow heating on mine. Have you tried that?

The tip nuts will work themselves loose due to heating/cooling, and you lose that heat transfer.

I use a 30+ yr old Weller and it will become hot enough to melt solder in a matter of seconds if the tip is tight.

 

[kwhitelaw]

snap on r490

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http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...id=785&supersede=&store=snapon-store&tool=all

although I now buy them from sears for $59.99. same gun

 

[48548]

Not another snap on versus somebody else, Actually I have an old weller gun and a weller base station model, they both work fine. I wouldn't hesitate to get another weller at all.

 

[Cameronl]

For heavy duty - Craftsman:

For electronic work, and restoring vintage radios - Tenma:

 

[neverenoughtools]

One that works !!

 

[69boss9]

Yes, I have tightened the nuts and cleaned the tip different times, I think it's time to go buy another gun Thanks A-lot guys.. That P2KC-Pr looks as if it would be a good choice.

 

[boostedgt]

i have a blue point one(dont know the model off hand) i bought it around 10 years ago. i dont use it often but it works fine

 

[Steve from Socal]

I have an iron; I find a gun too clunky to get into many areas and, for sensitive work an iron is the way to go.

Steve

 

[spencerian]

This one!

 

[OccupantRJ]

snap on r490

.

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...id=785&supersede=&store=snapon-store&tool=all

although I now buy them from sears for $59.99. same gun

And it's American made.

 

[jeepnut24]

Both of mine are Weller. A gun for the bigger stuff, and an iron for the smaller stuff. It came with an exacto tip that I really want to use, just haven't found the time.

 

[tonydanzah]

This one!

nice weller p2kc same one i use, just not rebadged.

 

[Thumper]

Hakko iron

 

[JayL]

Here are some Japanese Made Soldering tools by GOOT.

Desoldering tool by Philips.

 

[JimmyBallew]

tightening the tip nuts before each use fixes the slow heating on mine. Have you tried that?

The new style weller guns use set screws instead of the nuts like the older ones, and they just don't seem to stay tight. I think the new ones are only good for replacement housings for the older style guns.

 

[pfbz]

I've used Weller guns & irons over the years. Just started using a Weller WPS18MP PRO Iron ($28 Amazon). Heats up very quickly, light on the tip, so far a thumbs up. I use it mostly for building wiring harnesses for motos and autos.

Also bought a Stahl soldering station for more delicate work ($15 Amazon). Excellent, especially for the price!

 

[ihredo4]

I believe mine is a Weller iron. Put it away for the winter and there is snow outside so it must still be winter right. I'll use that ezcuse since I can't find it right now lol.