73 P Bass Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 or in my case a decent soldering iron! I was switching the pickups in a bass last night with an old 15w soldering iron. Even after re-tinning the tip, it took forever! I'm getting the big gun; a 45w! "Start listening to music!". -Jeremy C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getz out Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 15W soldering iron? What are you, some type of dirty, patculli smelling hippie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moot Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 I threw my irons and guns away when I got this ! Never again shall plug in an iron! "He is to music what Stevie Wonder is to photography." getz76 I have nothing nice to say so . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbn Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 I'm not so sure about that one, but I'm in the market for a new iron so let us know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 Has anyone tried the "cold soldering tool" "as advertised on TV"? Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbroni Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 Yeah, that thing looks neat. If it works that'd be killer. Together all sing their different songs in union - the Uni-verse. My Current Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbn Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 I found a review of the Cold Heat iron... HERE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moot Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 Has anyone tried the "cold soldering tool" "as advertised on TV"? That's what I been sayin! Yes, it works - takes some getting used to though. It's a little difficult to see your work while actually soldering. I like it - but not everyone will. It's like the charcoal or gas BBQ debate. Crap. Did I say gas? Sorry . . . "He is to music what Stevie Wonder is to photography." getz76 I have nothing nice to say so . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prague Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 Originally posted by 73 P Bass: or in my case a decent soldering iron! I was switching the pickups in a bass last night with an old 15w soldering iron. Even after re-tinning the tip, it took forever! I'm getting the big gun; a 45w! What were you soldering? 45W? You should darn near be able to do plumbing with that. 15W (even less) should be fine for any wiring. Something seems amiss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73 P Bass Posted February 7, 2005 Author Share Posted February 7, 2005 I was putting a new pickup in an Am. Std P- Bass. The original solder on the pots was what I was having a hard time with; my own worked ok. "Start listening to music!". -Jeremy C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarkus Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 Originally posted by mattulator: I threw my irons and guns away when I got this ! Never again shall plug in an iron! Is it really that good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilMan99 Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 Originally posted by Prague: Originally posted by 73 P Bass: or in my case a decent soldering iron! I was switching the pickups in a bass last night with an old 15w soldering iron. Even after re-tinning the tip, it took forever! I'm getting the big gun; a 45w! What were you soldering? 45W? You should darn near be able to do plumbing with that. 15W (even less) should be fine for any wiring. Something seems amiss. Yes, 15W should be more than adequate - more gets too hot! Just be sure to let it warm-up 5-10 minutes first. The only time it is useful to have more than 15W is if you have to solder a ground-wire to the case of a POT, or anything where you need to heat a large portion of metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groover Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 Boy, this thread is not at all what I thought it would be. Hmmm... Happiness is a warm gun... sent my imagination on a trip to the second segment of the local evening news broadcast. Anyway, I saw the add on T.V. for that Cold Soldering Gun, but had no idea of how it worked or if it was just a gimmick. It was great to click on the links and find out a little more about it. After reviewing the review and the product add website, I think I'm going to risk $20 and try one out. In case I haven't already said it, you guys in this forum ROCK! er.. or JAZZ or whatever your preferred style may be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbroni Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 I think its more appropriate to say You guys FUNKIN ROCK. Together all sing their different songs in union - the Uni-verse. My Current Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Phil Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 I've tried the Cold Heat, we sell them in radio shack. Personally, I'd rather have a good old 30 watt iron. with this, you need to hold the solder, the thing your soldering and the iron all in the same spot. you either need a lot of clamps, or a lot of hands. Basically there is just an arc of electricity at the tip, thats why when you touch it to solder (since it conductive) it completes that circuit and heats it up. http://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/blue.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/black.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/fuscia.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/grey.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/orange.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/purple.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/red.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/yellow.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russfingers Posted February 10, 2005 Share Posted February 10, 2005 nice thread-good info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Capasso Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 I have always had a GUN for that type of wiring. It's too hot for components, but for pots or speakers it's great. I work fast (or use sinks) so things don't fry. This "iron" stuff is for the uncool. Tom www.stoneflyrocks.com Acoustic Color Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars and keep your feet on the ground. - Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarsia Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 I've been using a Weller portasol kit for about 5 yrs. both at work & home, it's butane powered and heats quick, the kit has several tips and also a heat gun tip so you can do heat shrink, it uses the regular butane sold at the grocery stores . I believe it equals a 35 watt iron . http://www.boomspeed.com/tarsia/portasol.jpg I'm Todbass62 on MySpace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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