I have used the WTS51 for a year now and am very happy with it. However,
sometimes I wish it would have a smaller tip that the 1/64" ETS.

Tal

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> [mailto:PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU] On Behalf Of Alan B. Pearce
> Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2003 1:26 AM
> To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
> Subject: Re: [EE]: Good solder recomendation
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> >Anyone care to suggest a nice, sub-100 pounds (that's Pounds=20
> Sterling,=20
> >i.e. GBP) soldering station? I've been looking at a few of the Antex=20
> >ones but they seem to start at nearly =A3200...
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> Check out RS. They have the Weller WS51 soldering station at=20
> =A3138.85, cat #307-9598. This has a calibrated knob for=20
> temperature adjustment. There is also a digital display=20
> version at almost =A3200. Both take the same irons, and for=20
> surface mount work there is a tweezer available for dealing=20
> with resistors and capacitors. makes life a breeze for these,=20
> although it is expensive. Check out the WTA50, RS # 359-6071=20
> at =A3147.48 plus stand, RS #405-3402 at =A341.38 !!!!!!
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> You may be able to source similar items from farnell. Worth=20
> having a look, but I use these at work and they are ideal.
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