Where can I get ...

[whipped]

.... a soldering iron starter kit.

What I'd like it to contain is a decent mains soldering iron, a stand, maybe some test kits and some desoldering braid stuff.

I've looked in Maplin and on their hourendus(sp?) website with no luck. The only thing that came close was a soldering iron starter kit, although clicking on the link, it turned out to be a metal detector!!??

So, any thoughts? B&Q was also useless.

 

[caLLous]

horendous*

Um hmm, I was kind of going to recommend Maplin. Lemme have a little look around.

Edit :// http://www.cybermarket.co.uk/ishop/923/shopscr103.html ?

 

[whipped]

That doesn't look too bad. I'd like it to have a bit more stuff in it though. Although I suppose I could get something like that and a kit from Maplin.

Also, looking at that link has made me realise I've had a desoldering pump in my possesion for years. I've been using it to decorate cakes!

 

[leggy]

www.rswww.com

RS electronics website. Try there. We use them alot at work.

You should also be able to get good smaller tips here too. Perfect for chipping that ps2 ;D

 

[xane]

I think you should get a gas powered "cordless" one, they are far easier to use and double up as a little bunsen burner thingy.

 

[whipped]

Originally posted by leggy
www.rswww.com

RS electronics website. Try there. We use them alot at work.

You should also be able to get good smaller tips here too. Perfect for chipping that ps2 ;D

My chip is still on the desk, I don't dare install it with my soldering skills

Cheers for the link.

Originally posted by xane
I think you should get a gas powered "cordless" one, they are far easier to use and double up as a little bunsen burner thingy.

I did think about one of those, but for myself, not for a Christmas present

 

[Tom]

Originally posted by xane
I think you should get a gas powered "cordless" one, they are far easier to use and double up as a little bunsen burner thingy.

nonono, they're pretty shite tbh.

Whipped just go to Maplin, buy a cheapo 25W iron & stand (with foam), a small bag of solder, and a bit of flux.

If you need any help with the technique, pm me I'll answer your questions.

BTW, I wouldn't recommend using a soldering iron to fix an IC in a board, solder a socket on instead, and plug the IC into that socket.

 

[Ash!]

Tried Ebay ??

 

[Tom]

Don't bother, the tip will most likely be knackered if you buy a second hand one. You'd have to file it to buggery.

 

[Ch3tan]

Woolies sell one in their Xmas gifts section!

 

[whipped]

Excellent. I'll have a look tomorrow. Cheers.

 

[Trem]

Speaking of irons.......I ironed all my t-shirts yesterday, I ironed so much I ran out of hangers in my wardrobe, pffft and just think this time 3 months ago I couldn't iron........






















































...........dear god kill me now! KILL ME!

 

[Jonaldo]

*kills Trem*

 

[Tenko]

By the way...

Was I the only one who noticed how this post reads on the board?

Where can I get... _________________________whipped

 

[Ch3tan]

I know of a place. PM Wij, hot Russian bride, blonde stunner!

 

[xane]

Originally posted by Tenko
By the way...

Was I the only one who noticed how this post reads on the board?

I read it as

Where can I get... __________whipped______by Tenko

 

[whipped]

I'd love to claim that it was intentional and part of my comedy genius.

 

[Will]

Where can I get ... whipped by whipped