Plane is to pilot as soldering iron is to electronics hobbyist. You can get a nice controlled-temperature soldering station at Sears, these days. Weller WLC-100 I think. Handy.
I've had my Weller WTCPL since 1979 and would buy a new one, if I had to. But I don't have to, ha! This one still works perfectly! I have co-workers who aren't as old as my soldering iron. And to have the thermal mass on demand that only a Curie-effect thermostat can provide, is worth it to me. If I bought something else, I'd be wary that tips and other parts might eventually become inaccessible. The value is remembered long after the price is forgotten. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? The all-new My Yahoo! - Get yours free! http://my.yahoo.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com