I too built my K-2 and all accessories with the RS soldering iron. However, after reading all the interesting stuff on this reflector, including the Hakko desoldering iron, I finally bought a soldering station from Hakko and I can testify that soldering life will never be the same. Incredible difference to have a professional level iron in one's hand. Now it is time to build again and I look forward to using it.
Bill K9YEQ ... Confession: I've built everything I've ever built, including a K1, two KX1s, two Rock-Mites, an ATS-3 and various test equipment, and now part of my K2...with the same Radio Shack 30W pencil. I do, however, swap out the tip once in a while! For solder, I use the RS 2% silver-bearing, thin solder...because it's so nice and shiny! Using desoldering braid, also from RS, has never been a problem. Placing the braid flat on a filled, plated through-hole, I hold the iron vertically and stick the tip into the spot where the hole is, under the braid, and I watch for the flow of solder into the braid. The result is a slick, clean hole. Never a problem. [WRJ] ... _______________________________________________ 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
