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Just Bought A New (used) Soldering Iron.

Discussion in 'The Tool Shed' started by PeteL, Sep 8, 2017.

  1. PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    500 watts!!! Has about two pounds of copper in the tip.

    Oh Wow….



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    PeteL, Sep 8, 2017
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  2. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    timgr, Sep 8, 2017
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  3. Walt Couch

    Walt Couch sidehill Cordele, Ga. 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Iron plating the tip makes it last much longer. These are good for lead filling in colored glass work.
     
    Walt Couch, Sep 8, 2017
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  4. PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    New one on me, Walt.(y)
    Although I doubt I'll wear it out in my limited use.

    I thought it was important that the tip be 'tinned' copper to flow the solder onto copper work? I'm working on a copper-and-slate roof.o_O
     
    PeteL, Sep 8, 2017
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  5. Bowbender

    Bowbender I'm workin' on it!

    ...copper-and-slate roof... That sounds tedious. I'm guessing it is steep too.:worry:
     
    Bowbender, Sep 9, 2017
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  6. PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Yup. Renting a work-lift.

    Town library. The original contractor walked off the job, and they can't get anyone else. I was dumb enough to raise my hand.
     
    PeteL, Sep 9, 2017
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