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1/8 scale will use either 10g or 8g. 1/10 SCT will use 12g or 10g. 1/10 2wd may use 14g or 16g for smaller setups...Most of my soldering will be limited to 1.8 scale, escs, batteries, or receiver wires. Nothing larger. The Hakko is really well reviewed and probably a nice option for limited soldering.
what are your thoughts on this guy here? 65 watter.If you are referring to that cordless Hakko, I read some of the Amazon reviews, they seem to agree that it is about 10w, and is great if you are soldering 16g or smaller...
For 1/8 scale, try to get 60w or higher...
The mini TS100 look interesting but it's no for heavier gauge wire, simply doesn't have the 'mass' to transfer the heat.
It's ok for field use and minor repairs on servo type wires.
The Weller is definitely the top of the line or 'up there'.
For the budget folks:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B083K2JQQ5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
You do want a stand and something to clean (sponge). I will always prefer a station type for home use.
I bought one of those third hands once, I ended up tossing it in the trash because the base is too small and it kept tipping over on me. From what I have seen and heard the 6 or 8 arm ones are much much better.A "third hand" jig is very valuable when soldering. I have basic ones like this $12 version -
https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-01902-...eywords=soldering+tools&qid=1603500001&sr=8-8
I also have one of these 6-arm jigs. Mine has a small fan on one arm, a light on another, and a small vice on a third. Looks cool, and is a bit more flexable in positioning stuff vs the older style.
https://www.banggood.com/NEWACALOX-...1450183.html?rmmds=category&cur_warehouse=USA
I second the advise on those 3rd hand types. More trouble then they are worth. Return if you can.
Adjusting is a nightmare, they tip over and are just awkward.
Each to their own.........but they’ve worked well for me.I second the advise on those 3rd hand types. More trouble then they are worth. Return if you can.
Adjusting is a nightmare, they tip over and are just awkward.
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