[NSRCA-discussion] Soldering stations

[paul]

No, it would be an palm pilot with gps.  That would be sufficient nerdiness.  Wish I could afford one
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Jay Marshall 
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  Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2006 12:01 PM
  Subject: RE: [NSRCA-discussion] Soldering stations


  Probably uses a laptop computer also...

   

  -----Original Message-----
  From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Keith Black
  Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2006 12:29 PM
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  Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Soldering stations

   

  John, I'm sorry to tell you, but based on the information given you still fall into the "REAL Nerd" category.

   

  SMT electronics = NERD

  Harley = NOT NERD

  Slot-cars = NERD

  Pattern = Definite NERD

   

  That leaves you a net plus 2 on the NERD scale. 

   

  Until we get more information that may balance things out you will continue to be considered a REAL Nerd as any time the balance is greater than 1 on the NERD scale the term "REAL Nerd" should be invoked.

   

  Regards,

  Keith Black

   

  PS: Clearly my writing this puts me WAY up on the REAL NERD scale ;-)

   

    ----- Original Message ----- 

    From: John Pavlick 

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    Sent: Friday, January 13, 2006 8:19 PM

    Subject: RE: [NSRCA-discussion] Soldering stations

     

    Richard,

     Don't worry - you're not a nerd. The Hakko is a nice little iron. I use mine for everything from SMT electronics (OK - I'm a REAL nerd) to soldering throttle pushrod cables and even some parts on slot-car chassis and my Harleys (OK - I'm not a REAL nerd anymore). It is actually better to have more power in this case. Since it's temperature controlled, you won't over-heat small wires if you set the temperature correctly. You will like it. One thing I haven't tried - although it would probably work really well because of the temperature control - is cutting foam. You obviously wouldn't want to do this with a tip that you use for soldering electronics.

    John Pavlick
    http://www.idseng.com
      

      -----Original Message-----
      From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]On Behalf Of Richard Strickland
      Sent: Friday, January 13, 2006 5:19 PM
      To: NSRCA Mailing List
      Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Soldering stations

      In 'doing' electric stuff, I really hadn't given any thought to the type of soldering irons or guns I was using--except to use(or would work) whatever I had handy at the time.  I'm taking a little time to restore an old car which needed much of it's wiring harness repaired after 30 years in a barn(rats ate it) (hindsight: shoulda bought a new one).  Orland is a body man and he had the car in his garage.  I took my gun and two irons over and after hassling with those for a while, he said "Use THIS"--which was a base model 40W Weller soldering station with a very pointy tip (Charlie Reed's old one).  I was impressed by how well the thing worked--enough so I popped for one at noon today.  It'll make those E connections a breeze.  I got a little larger --Hacko? 65W dial adjustable unit as the other was a little down on power for larger gauge or multiple wire joints.  I'm sort of amazed that they are pretty much only available at electronic distributors or online.  I did feel a little nerdy buying one.

       

      Richard

       

       


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