soldering iron/ soldering gun

[dave9999]

Thanks Bob,

I've been looking around and they are not overly expensive, so I think I'll get one and try
it. If I don't like it, I can add it to my pile of other stuff that never gets used[:)] Dave

[Anonymous]

Good Morning Dave:

I have two guns and I don't know how many irons. The irons are used to solder wire to the track as the guns have a tendency (SP) to melt the ties before they melt the solder. But I like the guns for general wire work under the layout as they cool quickly and I don't get burned as much. I solder ALL of my wire connections except at the terminal blocks, and have never had any trouble with any connections. I use a 25 watt iron for the track and I have an 80 watt that's left over from my stained glass days that's never been used on a layout. If you but a gun be sure and get a dual heat as you use the "high" to heat up fast and then solder with the "low".

Have a blessed day and remember SANTA FE ALL THE WAY
Bob

[dave9999]

I have always used a soldering iron, but was considering buying a soldering
gun. I have never used a gun. Does it operate the same? Is it easier to use or
harder? Should I stick with what I know?

I don't want to buy the gun only to find that it is no better than the iron that I
already have. Thanks, Dave