soldering iron for pedal building

Pickups, pedals, amps, cabs, combos

Moderated By: mods

Post Reply
User avatar
dawnofzion
.
.
Posts: 244
Joined: Mon Jun 11, 2007 2:52 am
Location: Lewisville, Texas
Contact:
Contact dawnofzion

soldering iron for pedal building

Post by dawnofzion »

I am about to start building my first pedal (booster). I was wondering what wattage soldering iron do you pedal builders use? What type of solder as well. Thanks
Image
Top
Coolcat
.
.
Posts: 16
Joined: Sun Apr 12, 2009 11:05 am

Post by Coolcat »

I use a 25W weller soldering iron and 0.5-0.7mm lead solder.
Most soldering irons will do, if they are 30W or less. Otherwise it may be hard not to fry components. Search for one with a small tip.
Top
User avatar
Mike
I like EL34s
Posts: 39170
Joined: Thu Apr 20, 2006 8:30 am
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Contact:
Contact Mike

Post by Mike »

http://www.circuitspecialists.com/prod.itml/icOid/7307

This is supposed to be an unbranded version of a much more expensive soldering iron. If I was in the US I would buy one, it gets amazing reviews.

Get high silver content Solder
Top
TheAttackman
.
.
Posts: 124
Joined: Thu Jul 24, 2008 10:40 pm
Location: OC

Post by TheAttackman »

Mike wrote:http://www.circuitspecialists.com/prod.itml/icOid/7307

This is supposed to be an unbranded version of a much more expensive soldering iron. If I was in the US I would buy one, it gets amazing reviews.

Get high silver content Solder
Dude that iron is the buissinesss!
I might just get it!

Thanks mike!
Image
Top
User avatar
Mike
I like EL34s
Posts: 39170
Joined: Thu Apr 20, 2006 8:30 am
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Contact:
Contact Mike

Post by Mike »

No worries, I heard from the DIYers on offset, they really rate it.
Top
User avatar
NBarnes21
.
.
Posts: 57
Joined: Wed Mar 18, 2009 6:37 am
Location: Yes

Post by NBarnes21 »

Mike wrote:http://www.circuitspecialists.com/prod.itml/icOid/7307

This is supposed to be an unbranded version of a much more expensive soldering iron. If I was in the US I would buy one, it gets amazing reviews.

Get high silver content Solder
I have one and it is awesome
Top
User avatar
Mike
I like EL34s
Posts: 39170
Joined: Thu Apr 20, 2006 8:30 am
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Contact:
Contact Mike

Post by Mike »

I've found they have an EU site so I'm getting one after paypal. £24. Unbelievable value.
Top
User avatar
Empires
.
.
Posts: 557
Joined: Fri Dec 26, 2008 5:33 pm
Location: All over central Scotland's face
Contact:
Contact Empires

Post by Empires »

Mike wrote:I've found they have an EU site so I'm getting one after paypal. £24. Unbelievable value.
Any chance of a link, mate?

Edit: Think I found it - Link
Top
User avatar
Mike
I like EL34s
Posts: 39170
Joined: Thu Apr 20, 2006 8:30 am
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Contact:
Contact Mike

Post by Mike »

Yup, that's the one! If you're going for it get yourself some extra tips at the same time.
Top
User avatar
Empires
.
.
Posts: 557
Joined: Fri Dec 26, 2008 5:33 pm
Location: All over central Scotland's face
Contact:
Contact Empires

Post by Empires »

I'll definitely get one, I just need to decide if it needs to happen now or after next payday.

Good find :)
Top
Post Reply