Holby Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Hi Looking for a soldering iron for various projects including modding Numark Pt01 stop/start button, pitch dial etc... Can anyone recommend? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rasteri Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 These cheap shitty ones are fine for starting out - http://cpc.farnell.com/duratool/d01847-40/iron-soldering-40w/dp/SD01126 Get some bevel tips for it though, they transfer heat much better - http://cpc.farnell.com/duratool/79-2130/tip-soldering-bevel/dp/SD01130 Also get a wee stand for it - http://cpc.farnell.com/duratool/d01853/soldering-iron-stand/dp/SD01706 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam Burglar Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 I second the idea of getting a cheap one. I got by on on a radioshack iron and a solder sucker (for desoldering) for years. I just recently got a hakko setup and it's way better but it was expensive. The other thing I'll say is PRACTICE on crappy stuff you don't care about before jumping in an trying on things you care about. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexinoodle Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 I tend to recommend a gas iron as a first, they are a bit expensive though, but reason i recommend those is that they are a shit hot kit bag tool, if you ever do any live set ups.But yeah the cheap Antex did me for a while until i got a station (im shit at soldering, the station helped a bit) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holby Posted September 27, 2016 Author Share Posted September 27, 2016 Thankso for the help.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rasteri Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Another random tip, get flux - it's like magic solder-make-worky-paste. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holby Posted September 27, 2016 Author Share Posted September 27, 2016 there are loads of types of solder......which one to get? thanks in advance... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam Burglar Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 I think that .31 is standard for most PCB work. Indium and Kester make very good solder. Try to get a cheap iron specifically for electronics to make sure the temp is right. FYI, 650 degrees Fahrenheit is the most widely used soldering temp but cheaper irons are usually not temp adjustable. Sorry, all this probably doesn't translate that well if you're not in the U.S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rasteri Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Don't get Lead-Free solder, get the 60% tin/40% lead stuff. Maybe 0.5-1mm in diameter. Something like this - http://cpc.farnell.com/duratool/sold0001/solder-wire-60-40-6m-22swg/dp/SD01842 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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