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GigaFrog · 02-04-2002, 02:34 PM

Hi Lonely Ravel,

I use a Weller WES50 at work, plus a Metcal soldering station. The Weller does as well as the Metcal for what I use it for, for a fraction of the price (the Metcal is ~$1K).
What you need is a good binocular microscope, like the CO-SZ-600 from Scienscope.
Stereo Zoom
They call their stuff a stereo zoom.
Wesco and Bausch&Lomb are other manufacturers.
These units are pricey (~400-500 US$) but you won't regret your investment.

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Metcal Retailer
Weller Retailer

Invest in a stereo zoom, and in good fine solder tips, rather than in an expensive soldering station.
Also, to desolder properly, you need a second soldering iron, so that you can desolder each side of the component at the same time.

This may be a very usefull tool:
Dual iron station

Don't forget to ventilate your work bench, solder fumes contain nasty stuff.

So you are in the "moding" biz? I am thinking about it too.

02-04-2002, 02:34 PM	#8
GigaFrog Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NorthWest (French & US) Posts: 88	Hi Lonely Ravel, I use a Weller WES50 at work, plus a Metcal soldering station. The Weller does as well as the Metcal for what I use it for, for a fraction of the price (the Metcal is ~$1K). What you need is a good binocular microscope, like the CO-SZ-600 from Scienscope. Stereo Zoom They call their stuff a stereo zoom. Wesco and Bausch&Lomb are other manufacturers. These units are pricey (~400-500 US$) but you won't regret your investment. Soldering Tools Metcal Retailer Weller Retailer Invest in a stereo zoom, and in good fine solder tips, rather than in an expensive soldering station. Also, to desolder properly, you need a second soldering iron, so that you can desolder each side of the component at the same time. This may be a very usefull tool: Dual iron station Don't forget to ventilate your work bench, solder fumes contain nasty stuff. So you are in the "moding" biz? I am thinking about it too. __________________ Got water? Water cooled for 3 years. Safe with thermal switch. Now silent with fan thermostat.