Thanks, Tom & Rich. Your comments echo many other positive comments in the reviews. After reading them, from fellow MRRs, I ordered one late last night from Amazon (saved $25 after shipping over what some of the the electronics stores charge just for the station w/o shipping!). I'm looking forward to getting away from the always-on-at-max-temp irons.
Thanks again. Ken
I have been using my WLC100 for four years with no issues. I solder all kinds of ICs and install decoders.
I use the ST7 conical tip for fine PC board work.
Rich
If you ever fall over in public, pick yourself up and say “sorry it’s been a while since I inhabited a body.” And just walk away.
Avail your fears, Ken. Weller is the factory standard as far as soldering stations go. They make a very good product.
Tom
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Time...It marches on...without ever turning around to see if anyone is even keeping in step.
Does anyone have any experience/comments on using the Weller WLC100 soldering staton for installing decoders? I ask because while I have read many positive comments about it, I noticed that it is not grounded and wondered if that really mattered?
Until a couple years ago, I had never used a grounded iron and never had any problems (I was always careful to discharge myself before soldering though). And that was over 45 years or so from Allied-Radio and Heath kit days, US Navy days and my many hobbies over that period using ICs and transistors. I only went to a grounded iron a few years ago because everyone said you must have one.
BTW, I realize this is only a $55 station and I could spend hundreds on another one, but I'm retired and money no longer grows on trees, I'm afraid.
Thanks. Ken