What is the cause of these things breaking ? <br><br>Is it possible to rebuild them ? <br><br>It is the best environmentally and probably cheaper besides ...<br><br>Weller in particular is an old solid company. I seem to remember my Dad's getting weak and him getting some new parts for it, but of course things have changed. Nevertheless, pro grade tools should be repairable. <br>
<br><br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Wed, Mar 2, 2011 at 5:52 PM, Ryan Rawson <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:ryanobjc@gmail.com">ryanobjc@gmail.com</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); padding-left: 1ex;">
I have this one:<br>
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<a href="http://www.circuitspecialists.com/prod.itml/icOid/7307" target="_blank">http://www.circuitspecialists.com/prod.itml/icOid/7307</a><br>
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But last time I was using it I found it hadnt heated up properly. I<br>
have used it literally only 3-5x. Dissapointing.<br>
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-ryan<br>
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On Wed, Mar 2, 2011 at 5:47 PM, Reed Kennedy <<a href="mailto:reed@notfine.com">reed@notfine.com</a>> wrote:<br>
> Interpretive Arson is currently rebuilding Syzygryd and now that my<br>
> Weller has broken we're nearly out of soldering irons.<br>
><br>
> We need 2-3 reasonable quality soldering stations good for building<br>
> custom PCBs, wiring and doing repairs.<br>
><br>
> Does anybody have recommendations in the $50 range? Or a compelling<br>
> case for spending more?<br>
><br>
> We use our tools constantly and hard during builds, so a robust iron<br>
> that'll last is a big plus.<br>
><br>
><br>
> Of course, if anyone has an extra station that they'd like to donate<br>
> or sell, I'd be glad to hear about that too.<br>
><br>
> Cheers,<br>
> Reed<br>
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