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    Now that all the stained glass ladies have died of lead poisoning, I see all kinds of Wellers. But most are a 100 watts. That seems a little hot to me. Opinions?
    I am a true ass set to this board.

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    i use mine at about 6-7 out of 8 at work
    as far as lead poisining goes ...after years of soldering you kinda blow out while soldering as second nature
    been using this one
    http://www.mcminone.com/product.asp?...5Fid=21%2D3475 at home for about 5 years with a nice its a cheapy import but works well and i've replace the heating element only once
    this one
    http://www.mcminone.com/product.asp?...%5Fid=21%2D147
    works great and has cheap realcement irons (no elements)
    “But does it help with the blues rock chatter?"-Hellbat

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    • #3
      A 20- 40 watt iron works good for me.
      Really? well screw Mark Twain.

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      • #4
        That's what I thought as well.
        I am a true ass set to this board.

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        • #5
          After my 22 year old 40 watt Weller (the cheapest at that time) died, i bought a new one, a Weller WHS 40. It's variable with a max of 40 watt - good enough for most electronic soldering jobs as stated here. Can't beat the price/performance on the Weller's.
          Henrik
          AUDIOZONE.DK - a guitar site for the Jackson and Charvel fan

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          • #6
            You need something like 40 watts to solder on the back of pots, or soldering on/off pickup covers. Lower wattage irons are great if you are doing circuit board work. 100 watts it pretty high for anything guitar related.

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