T Terryb Active member Joined May 24, 2013 Messages 32 May 24, 2013 #1 I'm working in my 1731 build and I think my iron should be hotter since it's taking several seconds to heat stuff up. Says it's at 600F
I'm working in my 1731 build and I think my iron should be hotter since it's taking several seconds to heat stuff up. Says it's at 600F
qmp audio Well-known member Joined Mar 4, 2011 Messages 203 Location Chicago May 24, 2013 #2 Terryb said: I'm working in my 1731 build and I think my iron should be hotter since it's taking several seconds to heat stuff up. Says it's at 600F Click to expand... i usually keep mine around 700 - 720. I go hotter if im using a very sharp tip.
Terryb said: I'm working in my 1731 build and I think my iron should be hotter since it's taking several seconds to heat stuff up. Says it's at 600F Click to expand... i usually keep mine around 700 - 720. I go hotter if im using a very sharp tip.
gar381 Well-known member Joined Jan 27, 2005 Messages 1,226 Location Retired in (Amherst) Cleveland, Ohio May 29, 2013 #4 When I build these guys, I use a sharp point iron running at 800 deg. and get in and out fast using Kester 44 63/37 solder. Best GARY
When I build these guys, I use a sharp point iron running at 800 deg. and get in and out fast using Kester 44 63/37 solder. Best GARY