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Lionel Trains Workshop => Beginners Q & A => Topic started by: Hogtales on November 02, 2017, 06:14:04 pm

Title: Re: soldering irons
Post by: TrainLarry on November 02, 2017, 08:30:52 pm

For heavy duty soldering (wires to pickup rollers, slide shoes, etc.) I use a Weller #8200 Universal 140/100 watt dual heat soldering gun with a 7135W tip.

For smaller jobs, I use a Weller 7770 handle,  37UG 50 watt heater, and a PL155 chisel tip.

Larry

Title: soldering irons
Post by: Hogtales on November 02, 2017, 06:14:04 pm

Hello everyone,
This is my first post/question...Any recommendations for manufacturer and wattage soldering irons. I'm new to the hobby and hope to do some restoration and repair this winter. I have Pre-war, post war and modern trains most of which will need some new wire soldering projects and heating of tabs to remove handrails etc. Thanks in advance for any help/light you can shed on this fairly broad subject.