Dinky soldering iron + PCBs.

[Finless]

Anyone know what is the dinkiest soldering iron "DIY shoply" available?

I am going to try and do the dry joint thing on some of the more robust lumps of solder on my car radio PCB (no longer repairable/discontinued item).

[turbanator]

Bryan,

It's not just a matter of size or power - it never is :-)
The smaller ones take ages to heat up the solder if it's a big blob and you never get a good set, because part of the blob melts, but sometimes not all.

Get a temp controlled one with a fine point (the tips are interchangable) if you can (£30ish).
Tin the bit for good heat transferance.
Any q's ...

r
Paul

[Rob Evans]

Originally Posted by Finless

Anyone know what is the dinkiest soldering iron "DIY shoply" available?

I am going to try and do the dry joint thing on some of the more robust lumps of solder on my car radio PCB (no longer repairable/discontinued item).

Drop it round to me, mate - I'll do the business at work, got tons of soldery thingies in my office.

PS Ferking hell dude, you're just about to crack the 2K mark!

[Finless]

Originally Posted by Rob Evans

Drop it round to me, mate - I'll do the business at work, got tons of soldery thingies in my office.

PS Ferking hell dude, you're just about to crack the 2K mark!

I hadn't noticed. I was going to post something deep and meaningful about diving BUT .......