Does this iron get hot enough to use with lead-free solder (vs. the 60/40)?
842355
my research says yes using 400 + degrees. Use adjustable temp control. I have not tried the lead Free solder Geri
573347
Yes, this is a very good soldering iron. I used one for several years to solder numerous projects including an LED array (10x10x10) for an IEEE project using steel wires.
257683
I wouldn't...too much heat needed to make the solder flow,your flux will burn before the solder flows and youll melt surrounding material and the solder will just run off.
686573
A low wattage iron (10-15 Watts) might require so long to heat the solder to a fluid state, that you damage circuitry or material bonds. Use a good temperature controlled device. With a 700 to 750°F setting (approx) damage should be minimal.
1907376
I haven't used it for soldering anything but Cu wire, but I know that his solder is not made for your purpose. Any solder joint, other than pure lead, made with acid flux will corrode with time. Therefore, I wouldn't advise it. Look into materials for brazing metals, which generally requires hotter temperatures than common solders and also requires a torch, I believe.
1512430
maybe but don't get it too hot just barely enough to melt the solder if you scorch the ss you will have to sand it back to new metal
1977381
No, the tip is way to large and the heat too high for that type of work. I would buy a variable heat pencil style soldering iron.
1120175
The pot itself (cast iron) will go to above 2,000 F before it melts, so....It may do well enough for most home casting projects. Lead for bullet casting is only 621F at melting point. By the way, this pot is NOT self heating. You're going to need a fire or burner of some type.
1366512
I assume you are asking about copper or copper plated wire. You can do that with a regular soldering iron but the Lee melter at a pretty high temperature would work better. have at least 15% tin in the mix of lead or use pure tin.
2060697
To answer your question directly, it is not madatory but it does help. Tinning the tip(s) only takes a small amount of solder and helps the solder heat and flow easier. Just allow the iron to get hot, apply a bit of solder and then wipe clean. Use a rosin core solder with a thickness appropriate for the job. On circuit boards use a thin diameter (.093 or smaller) and then larger as the wire diameter increases. Hope this helps, I was a NASA certified solderer 40+ years ago when I worked in the R&D Lab on the Apollo program.
2193984
Don't actually know how hot it gets, but my husband used it to solder wiring. Hope this helps.
1964056
I do not believe that this particular version of the kit includes the soldering iron. This appears to be the 'refil' kit. If you are looking for a kit with a soldering iron, try the one from AmeriKit (Learn to Solder) [http://www.amazon.com/Elenco-AmeriKit-Learn-Solder-Kit/dp/B0009Z3JJA/ref=pd_bxgy_t_text_y].
387989
No, it is a good soldering iron but it is not good for a torch hrink or anything else besides having their tips on it. Home Depot sells a good cheap 1 $20 $25 that we use for soldering with you open flame and to shrink wrap with it
1156445
I think all of my solder is lead-free silver solder, I clean it frequently while working and it seems fine. Don't know if it's more susceptible to damage or not.
1335656
Yes but low on the flame heat. It would help to have some extra solder to help spred after the solder is spread.
154300
No it doesn't get hot enough. Lead melts at 621° Fahrenheit , silver at 1763° Fahrenheit, gold at 1948° Fahrenheit. You need a furnace for gold and silver and a graphite or similar crucible. They are pretty easy to make yourself check some youtube videos on making electric casting furnace.
573348
It would have more than enough heat for that. It will be a matter of trial and error to get the heat right. If new to soldering, before you ever power it on watch some youtube videos on tinning the tip and proper iron care. Also toss the sponge and order a hako brass mesh cleaner. Great iron though.