Soldering Iron

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Soldering Iron
Topic Started: 28 Feb 2009, 11:37 PM (491 Views)
ahdui	28 Feb 2009, 11:37 PM Post #1
aux! Posts: 5,256 Group: Administrator Member #1 Joined: 15 October 2006	As D.I.Yers, I'm pretty sure that everyone of us owns a soldering iron. Personally, I'm a pencil style user and after trying out different soldering irons, Hakko Presto 20W works really well for me. S/N Nick - Brand/Model - Style(Gun,Pencil) - Wattage ================================== 1. ahdui - Hakko Presto - Pencil - 20W 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Come and update the list in your reply.
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theory_87	1 Mar 2009, 09:08 PM Post #2
I Need More Money To Spend Posts: 951 Group: Members Member #14 Joined: 15 October 2006	S/N Nick - Brand/Model - Style(Gun,Pencil) - Wattage ================================== 1. ahdui - Hakko Presto - Pencil - 20W 2. theory_87 - Hakko Presto - Pencil - 20W and 130W 3. 4. 5. 6.
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Habba	4 Mar 2009, 01:30 AM Post #3
Posts: 5 Group: Members Member #2,089 Joined: 26 November 2008	S/N Nick - Brand/Model - Style(Gun,Pencil) - Wattage ================================== 1. ahdui - Hakko Presto - Pencil - 20W 2. theory_87 - Hakko Presto - Pencil - 20W and 130W 3. Habba - Goot - Pencil - 40W 4. 5. 6.



wsatia	10 Mar 2009, 10:08 PM Post #4
Posts: 32 Group: Members Member #2,128 Joined: 4 March 2009	are there different sized tips for soldering irons? just wondering how big are your tips? I think I might go get a new soldering iron, mine belongs to my dad from a LONG time ago. and are those you guys use soldering stations? or just the iron thing? and where do you guys buy your soldering stuff? how much is the Hakko Pencil?



ahdui	11 Mar 2009, 11:02 AM Post #5
aux! Posts: 5,256 Group: Administrator Member #1 Joined: 15 October 2006	Yup there is. I use the flatnose head for major purposes but I will switch to pencil tip for soldering of op-amps due to the small pin outs. During my poly days, I do use a soldering station which is very useful as I can control the temperature as I need. SLT have a wide range of soldering iron available. You need not get Hakko Presto. There are 2 types of style. The pencil style which is straight and the gun style which is shaped like a gun. Pencil Style Gun Style A good beginner Soldering iron will be the Antec 18W soldering iron. It doesn't burn/melt things down because the heating is not so fast. It is also perfect for op-amp soldering. You may want to upgrade to soldering irons with 40w or 60w to be more efficient but it is also more prone to burning your components. You got to be fast and precise. I would highly recommend "Goot" brand soldering irons. They have good grounding protection and a wide variety of different soldering irons.
	Transportable: iRiver h120(2300mAh)→Sysconcept Optical Cable→AOS Electornics Co. Piccolo DAC→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ TCu IC→ahdui's Enfo PA-1→Custom Shure SE530 Backup: AMB y-1 DAC (MisterX Mod) Cycling: Sansa Clip 4GB→Philips SHS3200 Earhooks Portable: Rio Karma→UltimateEars Super.Fi 5eb Backup Rig: RedWineAudio 40GB iPod Photo→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ RBT IC→iBasso P3 Heron(ahdui Mod) →Custom Shure SE530 Home: "Upgrading In Progress"→Alessandro MS Pro/JVC HP-DX1000 Desktop: PC→Belden 1505F→CityPulse DAC 7.2x II→Belden 89207→KRK Rokit Powered 5


Qsilver2001	11 Mar 2009, 07:14 PM Post #6
18Volt Believer Posts: 715 Group: Global Moderator Member #5 Joined: 15 October 2006	another tip: if you want it to "heat-up" hot on the tip.. hold your solder pen with its tip pointing up for awhile(30sec-1 min * YMMV) before soldering. This is method works well with those 18W.



wsatia	11 Mar 2009, 07:23 PM Post #7
Posts: 32 Group: Members Member #2,128 Joined: 4 March 2009	ooh what does a flatnose head soldering iron look like? and hmm, but say for pencil heads, are there different thicknesses too? cause I think mine is quite thick I don't like it. I might want to get a thinner one.



Qsilver2001	11 Mar 2009, 07:38 PM Post #8
18Volt Believer Posts: 715 Group: Global Moderator Member #5 Joined: 15 October 2006	wsatia 11 Mar 2009, 07:23 PM ooh what does a flatnose head soldering iron look like? and hmm, but say for pencil heads, are there different thicknesses too? cause I think mine is quite thick I don't like it. I might want to get a thinner one. flatnose = flat screwdriver looking kinda Yes there are different thickness in soldering tips



wsatia	12 Mar 2009, 07:10 PM Post #9
Posts: 32 Group: Members Member #2,128 Joined: 4 March 2009	Qsilver2001 11 Mar 2009, 07:38 PM wsatia 11 Mar 2009, 07:23 PM ooh what does a flatnose head soldering iron look like? and hmm, but say for pencil heads, are there different thicknesses too? cause I think mine is quite thick I don't like it. I might want to get a thinner one. flatnose = flat screwdriver looking kinda Yes there are different thickness in soldering tips would I be right to say the thinner the tip, the better? cause it's more precise? are there any downsides to using a super thin tip? and as far as you know, what's the diameter of the thinnest tip available?



Qsilver2001	12 Mar 2009, 09:51 PM Post #10
18Volt Believer Posts: 715 Group: Global Moderator Member #5 Joined: 15 October 2006	wsatia 12 Mar 2009, 07:10 PM Qsilver2001 11 Mar 2009, 07:38 PM wsatia 11 Mar 2009, 07:23 PM ooh what does a flatnose head soldering iron look like? and hmm, but say for pencil heads, are there different thicknesses too? cause I think mine is quite thick I don't like it. I might want to get a thinner one. flatnose = flat screwdriver looking kinda Yes there are different thickness in soldering tips would I be right to say the thinner the tip, the better? cause it's more precise? are there any downsides to using a super thin tip? and as far as you know, what's the diameter of the thinnest tip available? Here you will find all the tip size http://www.goot.co.jp/e/item.html?c=11 As for "the thinner the tip, the better" depends... I personnally can manage to use a normal tip to solder soic. You have to try inorder to know whats best for yourself.



doodoo	8 Aug 2009, 10:03 AM Post #11
Posts: 9 Group: Members Member #2,183 Joined: 8 August 2009	S/N Nick - Brand/Model - Style(Gun,Pencil) - Wattage ================================== 1. ahdui - Hakko Presto - Pencil - 20W 2. theory_87 - Hakko Presto - Pencil - 20W and 130W 3. Habba - Goot - Pencil - 40W 4. doodoo - Pace - MBT Work Station with Solder Xtrator and Thermo Jet (http://www.techni-tool.com/static-products/pace/PaceMBT250SDPT.html) 5. 6.



ahdui	8 Aug 2009, 12:32 PM Post #12
aux! Posts: 5,256 Group: Administrator Member #1 Joined: 15 October 2006	wow, nice work station. Would love to own 1 because I'm doing soldering in a very small air-con room. Need the fume extractor to keep my lungs healthy lol.
	Transportable: iRiver h120(2300mAh)→Sysconcept Optical Cable→AOS Electornics Co. Piccolo DAC→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ TCu IC→ahdui's Enfo PA-1→Custom Shure SE530 Backup: AMB y-1 DAC (MisterX Mod) Cycling: Sansa Clip 4GB→Philips SHS3200 Earhooks Portable: Rio Karma→UltimateEars Super.Fi 5eb Backup Rig: RedWineAudio 40GB iPod Photo→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ RBT IC→iBasso P3 Heron(ahdui Mod) →Custom Shure SE530 Home: "Upgrading In Progress"→Alessandro MS Pro/JVC HP-DX1000 Desktop: PC→Belden 1505F→CityPulse DAC 7.2x II→Belden 89207→KRK Rokit Powered 5


doodoo	8 Aug 2009, 02:05 PM Post #13
Posts: 9 Group: Members Member #2,183 Joined: 8 August 2009	Hakko have an fume extractor with carbon filter for about $90. There are some "brandless" fume extractor with carbon filter that are more powerful. I does electronic repair work hence the Pace MBT Station but it seen very little uses nowaday and I think I gonna build my own tube amp... Thats where it come in handle...



ahdui	9 Aug 2009, 12:18 AM Post #14
aux! Posts: 5,256 Group: Administrator Member #1 Joined: 15 October 2006	Build the Bijou!
	Transportable: iRiver h120(2300mAh)→Sysconcept Optical Cable→AOS Electornics Co. Piccolo DAC→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ TCu IC→ahdui's Enfo PA-1→Custom Shure SE530 Backup: AMB y-1 DAC (MisterX Mod) Cycling: Sansa Clip 4GB→Philips SHS3200 Earhooks Portable: Rio Karma→UltimateEars Super.Fi 5eb Backup Rig: RedWineAudio 40GB iPod Photo→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ RBT IC→iBasso P3 Heron(ahdui Mod) →Custom Shure SE530 Home: "Upgrading In Progress"→Alessandro MS Pro/JVC HP-DX1000 Desktop: PC→Belden 1505F→CityPulse DAC 7.2x II→Belden 89207→KRK Rokit Powered 5


doodoo	9 Aug 2009, 06:33 PM Post #15
Posts: 9 Group: Members Member #2,183 Joined: 8 August 2009	ahdui 9 Aug 2009, 12:18 AM Build the Bijou! The bijou would be nice...are the Hammond transformer available here locally? Was thinking either getting the kit or to get the transformer seperately and build using point to point wiring.



doodoo	9 Aug 2009, 06:45 PM Post #16
Posts: 9 Group: Members Member #2,183 Joined: 8 August 2009	I have some military grade Teflon wire...I read that audiophile love teflon wire but I have idea how this type of cable could increase sound quality...I have a roll of them and can cut some metres for anyone who want to try them out.



ahdui	10 Aug 2009, 12:25 AM Post #17
aux! Posts: 5,256 Group: Administrator Member #1 Joined: 15 October 2006	you can try approaching yuujin from this forum and ask him about the transformer. He is using the bijou right now. I do have a roll of teflon wires but they are electrical grade LOL.
	Transportable: iRiver h120(2300mAh)→Sysconcept Optical Cable→AOS Electornics Co. Piccolo DAC→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ TCu IC→ahdui's Enfo PA-1→Custom Shure SE530 Backup: AMB y-1 DAC (MisterX Mod) Cycling: Sansa Clip 4GB→Philips SHS3200 Earhooks Portable: Rio Karma→UltimateEars Super.Fi 5eb Backup Rig: RedWineAudio 40GB iPod Photo→ahdui's CryoFreeze™ RBT IC→iBasso P3 Heron(ahdui Mod) →Custom Shure SE530 Home: "Upgrading In Progress"→Alessandro MS Pro/JVC HP-DX1000 Desktop: PC→Belden 1505F→CityPulse DAC 7.2x II→Belden 89207→KRK Rokit Powered 5


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