Master Appliance makes several different butane soldering irons. The
largest one has a tip that's like 1/4" or better. That one will do a great
job on the braid of PL259's.
Ty K3MM
----- Original Message -----
From: "Keith Dutson" <kjdutson@earthlink.net>
To: <towertalk@contesting.com>
Sent: Monday, March 21, 2005 3:08 PM
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Cold Solder Tool
> Forget about soldering something as heavy as a PL259 with one of those.
> They are primarily intended for small jewelry pieces. Get a butane
> powered
> iron instead. I have the Weller Portasol and Pyropen butane irons that
> both
> do a good job in a non-windy outside area. The Portasol is made in
> Ireland
> and is max rated 75 watts equivalent electric iron. The Pyropen is made
> in
> Asia and rated 60 watts. Even though rated lower, the pyropen has more
> mass
> at the tip and seems better suited for the PL259. But both will do the
> job
> quite well.
>
> Keith NM5G
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: towertalk-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:towertalk-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Mark Pride
> Sent: Monday, March 21, 2005 1:19 PM
> To: towertalk@contesting.com
> Subject: [TowerTalk] Cold Solder Tool
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Seeking opinions regarding the use of these TV advertised Soldering Iron
> (Cold Tip type). Runs on 4 AA batteries. How do these devices play in
> cold
> weather and is it possible to solder items like PL-259 connectors or
> radials
> at vertical bases? Heats to 500 degrees but within seconds, you can touch
> the tip without danger.
>
> Only $19.95 - is it too good to believe for ham type projects?
>
> Regards,
>
> Mark, K1RX
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