>Once you have used a Metcal you won't want >to use any other iron again. Oh, I don't know about that - give me an electronic Weller any time. What frustrates me about the Metcal is if you don't solder for a bit it goes into a power save mode, and you have to switch the power off and on again. Most frustrating when you have something awkward all organised, grab the iron and it is cold. The one claimed advantage for the Metcal that might make me use it over a Weller is the lack of electrical noise at the tip from heater switching. _______________________________________________ http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist