Need new Soldering iron :0

My old Radioshack soldering iron is starting to overheat! They whole thing turns black in the matter of say 10 minutes. And it seems to have a mind of it's own.

So I'm junking it. I want to get one of those temperature control models from weller. Problem is I don't know which one to buy. I want one that is for general electronics hobby use, able to solder a wide range of componenets at varying temperatures. Like Interegrated circuits and transistors. Also I'm looking to spend a maximum of $200

Thanks.

I've been using one of these nearly everyday for about 15 years.
I've only had to replace the tip once..

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There are many other quality units out there, Weller included..

Thanks! That looks like exactly what I want. Plus it's way below my budget

I've been using this Weller WES51 with a fine tip for SMD and through-hole projects for two years and I'm very happy with it...

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Good luck... Regards, Mike

Thanks MIKE

radioshack seems to have the worst irons ever

i was working with one on a big job, it was a soldering gun and after 20 minutes of continuous soldering the primary coil on the iron burned up and was unfixable

moved to a craftsman gun and its goin strong

moody07747 said:

radioshack seems to have the worst irons ever

i was working with one on a big job, it was a soldering gun and after 20 minutes of continuous soldering the primary coil on the iron burned up and was unfixable

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Definately, I will never buy a radioshack product again. I've had bad expirences with radioshack police scanners, CB's, Soldering irons, you name it.

I only buy electronics components from there. (Only when I can't wait for the shipping from digi-key, or Jameco).

Btw - Mtyhbusters is the greatest show ever