> That narrows my choice to the WESD51 or WES51, I guess I'll decide in the
> store if I feel like paying the extra money for the display.  At this time
> all my soldering is through hole components though I've given some thought
> to playing with SMD.  I expect this iron to last a lifetime, so unlike 
> with
> computer gear, it pays to think about the future here.
>
> It won't effect my decision, but I'm still left wondering how it would 
> work
> to weld a tip from the WES51 to a cheap unregulated iron.  Or better yet
> have a cheap iron designed to take a good tip.  Also is anyone familiar 
> with
> the Weller WLC100?  It's supposed to be a hobbiest model station and is
> quite cheap, but takes yet another tip that looks more like the crappy 
> irons
> than the good stations.
>
> Jason

I have a 30 year-old weller unregulated iron that takes good tips like the 
stations. It is ok, but I have used the regulated irons and they are a LOT 
better. If I get around to it before my eyesight and find motor skills decay 
too far I am going to have to get a station!

Bob Ammerman
RAm Systems

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