WTB: Soldering tool or device

[JarvisB 10+ year member]

Anyone got a soldering tool for sale? it has to be in working order..

If you got one, LMK.. thanks

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[mokedaddy 5,000+ posts]

What are you looking for? If you are just looking for something little and corded your best bet would be to run down to radio shack.

 

[JarvisB 10+ year member]

really?

I have no clue how much does this tool run at?

edit: I was thinking about going to home depot or lowes to find one of them, but I dont think I have time to go there..

 

[hoxie08 5,000+ posts]

What are you looking for? If you are just looking for something little and corded your best bet would be to run down to radio shack.

yup. i just bought a new one for like 20 bucks i think.

 

[mokedaddy 5,000+ posts]

really?
I have no clue how much does this tool run at?

edit: I was thinking about going to home depot or lowes to find one of them, but I dont think I have time to go there..

Soldering irons can range anywhere from about 10 bucks to a couple hundred... that is why I was asking what you are using it for.

Radio shack, lowes, home depot, any craft store, sears will all carry them locally, especially if you just need a cheap one.

 

[JarvisB 10+ year member]

actually I only need it to solder speaker wires to the terminals on the box.. so will the one from radio shack be sufficent for this?

 

[JarvisB 10+ year member]

I just checked the radio shack website out.. and i found many soldering devices for good prices there...

but i got a question.. will a cordless soldering tool be sufficent for soldering speaker wires into the terminals?

and is there a specific kind of solder (the metal wire thingy that you solder with) recommended? But is it necessary?

sorry for some noob questions, I m new to soldering..

 

[JarvisB 10+ year member]

anyone help me out here?

 

[mokedaddy 5,000+ posts]

Cordless is fine but I wouldnt get a cold heat one or battery powered only a butane one. Just get the corded one for terminals though since butane is more expensive.

Just about any solder from radio shack will work. Standard rosin core is probably the cheapest and will work fine. Just pick the size you think will work the best. Its easier to learn using the thinner ones but too thin and and it will take forever.

 

[x2o 10+ year member]

Solder type I usually just go with the normal 60/40, it's the most common for electronic soldering. some use 63/37 which from what I understand is a bit softer, but either works.

As for a cordless iron, if it's a decent one then yeah of course it will. Some good ones are the Weller butane ones as they run off butane gas and don't need a cord. They can be a tad pricey though depending on budget.

Ah I was typing as the guy above me was posting, so my post is kind of redundant, but basically backs up what he said. Lol

 

[JarvisB 10+ year member]

I am thinking about getting this one http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2762687&cp=&sr=1&origkw=solder&kw=solder&parentPage=search

and for the solder, is this one ok? http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062713&cp=&sr=1&origkw=solder&kw=solder&parentPage=search

 

[mokedaddy 5,000+ posts]

Dont get a battery powered one. They are junk. The solder is fine though its probably more than enough to last you a couple of years. You can look into a smaller amount for less money if you so choose.

 

[mokedaddy 5,000+ posts]

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062758&cp=2032058.2032236.2032313&parentPage=search&sr=1&origkw=solder&kw=solder&parentPage=family

Here this even comes with a little bit of solder. And is much better than the battery one.

 

[JarvisB 10+ year member]

alright I guess I ll get that..

But you said to get a cordless one, then obviously it got to be battery powered.. But you said they r junk? lol am I confusing myself ha?

 

[mokedaddy 5,000+ posts]

I said cordless is fine but DON'T get a battery powered or cold heat one. If you go cordless butane is the only way to go.

Like this

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062753&cp=2032058.2032236.2032313&parentPage=search&sr=1&origkw=solder&kw=solder&parentPage=family