I built mine with a buck/boost transformer, 6 volt, 500 watt and used a
light dimmer to control the power. Works very well. I also added a
volt and amp meter to make sure I don't vaporize any small parts. Did
that once and caught hell from the original owner of SSLS
Carey
Carey Probst
Carey Probst
Member, M.I.T. Educational Council
S Scale, Sn3 and S High Rail/AF
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On 2/28/2013 4:05 PM, Martin Johnson wrote:
>
> I’ve has the “predecessor” to that Resistanc SOldering Unit for a
> little over 10 years. Great unit & well worth the money. Unless you
> want to make one yourself. If you have transformer laying around &
> Pieces it can be done.
> It is only “low” & “High” not variable, but you can work around that.
> There are other units that are fancier, but cost much, much more.
> If you buy it, you will want both carbon tips & needle nose tips as
> well as spares. if you drop them, they will break.
> Martin
>
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