At 06:22 PM 7/4/2003 +1000, you wrote:
>Hey,
>
>I'm in the market for a new soldering iron / station. I'm leaning towards the
>Duratech TS-1380 (http://www.blackjackal.com/ts1380.html) as the TS-1400
>(http://www.blackjackal.com/ts1400.html) doesn't look as well built. Anyone
>have any suggestions on soldering irons? It's for hobbyist use. I'm willing
>to spend up to $200au and I'd much prefer to actually purchase them in store
>(Another reason I'm leaning more towards the 1380)
>
>(Sorry if EE isn't the correct tag, I had trouble deciding between EE and
>BUY)

Metcal is best, but you'll not get them for AUD200 unless you get really
lucky with a used one.

Best regards,

Spehro Pefhany --"it's the network..."            "The Journey is the reward"
speff@interlog.com             Info for manufacturers: http://www.trexon.com
Embedded software/hardware/analog  Info for designers:  http://www.speff.com

--
http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us!
email listserv@mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body