::How do they compare to the likes of Metcal, Antex and so on? I'm an Antex person as well, I used to use Metcal at work. I think Metcal=20 gain in reliable heating, though bits are not as long lasting if you're not= =20 careful, they also gain in being able to change bits easily on the fly,=20 Antex ones definitely aren't easy in my opinion. Just to through an extra curve - I'm looking at JBC irons which are also=20 hot swappable and have the heater in the tip. Have a look at www.howardelectronics.com for information. Colin=20 -- cdb, colin@btech-online.co.uk on 11/09/2011 =20 Web presence: www.btech-online.co.uk =20 =20 Hosted by: www.justhost.com.au =20 =20 This email is to be considered private if addressed to a named individual= =20 or HR department, and public if addressed to a blog, forum or news=20 article. =20 =20 =20 --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .