This is the iron I use:
http://www.elexp.com/sdr_tcpt.htm
with a #7 tip.
The nice thing about this unit is that you can
interchange the actual iron.
http://www.elexp.com/sdr_wp25.htm
But if you don't want to spend that kind of money,
you can try:
http://www.lashen.com/vendors/CooperTools/Weller_WES50.asp
Here is a good one page tutorial on soldering delicate
stuff:
http://www.hmci.com/8/
One of the nice things about a modular iron is that
with my Weller, I purchased a desoldering tip and
using a small electric air pump (I use it for hobbiest
airbrushing) I can now desolder stuff as well. It all
works quite well.!
Ed
web/gadget guru
--- Drew Loker <lokerd@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Ed said:
>
> >And by the looks of the instructions:
> http://www.pixsolution.com/install2k.html
> It looks pretty simple!
> While I don't recommend that anyone with a Soldering
> Iron go ahead and perform this upgrade, those
> proficient with a good (read-exensive) Weller
> Soldering Station, magnifying lamp and a steady hand
> can perform this upgrade in less than 2 hours!
> <
>
> I want to do it myself. I feel like I have solder
> enough things, but I know
> I need a better iron. I have been looking over the
> Weller units. Which do
> you recommend? What wattage? Tip temp? do you
> recommend?
>
> >Once I
> get my Newt back from the Doc (of course I have to
> send it to him first) I'm going to do this upgrade!
> <
>
> Ed, if you are sending it to the Doc, why not just
> let him do it? I would
> not be that concerned about the $50 as much as being
> with out the darn thing
> for 2-3 weeks and still being out $50. If I had to
> mail off my Newt for
> soemthing else, I would gladly part iwth the $50 to
> go ahead and have it
> upgraded also!!
>
> Just curious.
>
> Thanks for your feeback about the iron!
>
> Drew
>
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