On Fri, 6 Aug 2010 07:58:46 -0700, you wrote:

>Changing the temp is so much faster - generally I'm soldering SMT parts
>first, then I go to the through-hole parts (connectors usually) for which =
I
>want to use a higher temp (higher thermal mass) - the dial is the most
>efficient method of getting to the temp I want quickly.

...or just buy a decent iron like a Metcal that can maintain the temp regard=
less of load.=20


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