is this a good soldering iron for soldering quarter inch guitar cables?? I'm a beginner.
573345
Absolutely and you can control the heat, keep the tip clean on the sponge. Will last you a long long time. Probably the last iron you'll ever buy.
573346
The stand in variable. You can adjust the heat for your needs. The wires in a guitar cable would be an easy job for this iron. If you don't know how to solder, see youtube.
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.
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.
573349
It should work perfectly for that. Make sure you use rosin core (flux core) solder, and keep your tip and the wires very clean.
573350
I've soldered hundreds of quarter inch guitar and xlr mic cables with this iron. It's perfect for the job.
573351
I use mine for electronics. You can't solder stainess or steel. It would have to be made out of brass or copper. A better idea would be the gun type soldering iron or something bigger than this one. I think I would call someplace like Guitar Center and ask what they use.
788503
I would say that if it's just a few jobs of tin(pewter) soldering it shouldn't been a big deal as long as you're careful. The melted solder is not going to damage it but the hot iron can definitely damage the mat. If you're looking to save time or money buying this one it could be an option (Im assuming is a provisional solution or a 2/3 jobs solution) just make sure you don't put the hot iron on top of it directly. I've done soldering jobs without a mat at all (not recommending this, I just had too little time andno cchoice) and I was able to do them. If you're planning to work on soldering often then just make the investment and get a more adequate tool for this kind of jobs. I would say that if it's just a few jobs of tin(pewter) soldering it shouldn't been a big deal as long as you're careful. The melted solder is not going to damage it but the hot iron can definitely damage the mat. If you're looking to save time or money buying this one it could be an option (Im assuming is a provisional solution or a 2/3 jobs solution) just make sure you don't put the hot iron on top of it directly. I've done soldering jobs without a mat at all (not recommending this, I just had too little time andno cchoice) and I was able to do them. If you're planning to work on... » Read More I would say that if it's just a few jobs of tin(pewter) soldering it shouldn't been a big deal as long as you're careful. The melted solder is not going to damage it but the hot iron can definitely damage the mat. If you're looking to save time or money buying this one it could be an option (Im assuming is a provisional solution or a 2/3 jobs solution) just make sure you don't put the hot iron on top of it directly. I've done soldering jobs without a mat at all (not recommending this, I just had too little time andno cchoice) and I was able to do them. If you're planning to work on soldering often then just make the investment and get a more adequate tool for this kind of jobs. « Show Less
1772284
I think these tips are only for Elenco-brand soldering irons. I you want to use these tips, Elenco has a nice solder station on Amazon for $35. Here is the link: Elenco SL5K40 Solder Station Kit with 40-watt Iron
1758876
I use this silver solder with a electric soldering iron, works real good as long as your irons heat range will melt it. Ron
1024713
This is a "light duty" soldering iron, I would suggest "Wall Lenk LG400C 400/150 Heavy Duty Watt Soldering Gun". That is the best soldering gun in the world if you ask me... it has a light, it gets hot fast, and it has a big wide tip for heating wide wire or I'm assuming a wide solder joint on stained glass... Good Luck!
1728097
The first time I used a soldering iron was when I re-soldered broken wiring into the boards of two sets of solar Christmas lights. This soldering iron proved precise enough to reconnect all the wiring. The sets all work again. So yes is the answer.
342308
It is a soldering station, that is what it is for, soldering. :) It has variable heat control so it would work GREAT! Soldering tips: Use the station set at 350c to solder. Do NOT use a thin round (pointed) tip as you would think you should use at first glance. It simply does not have the surface area and cannot hold the heat needed to solder as well. I suggest you use a small chisel/flat tip on ANY electronic project. Only use a small pointed tip if you physically cannot get the chisel into an area. Thin tips are simply not as good no matter what you are soldering, they simply require too much heat to get consistently hot at the proper temperatures. Always use thin solder, 60/40 or 63/37 (my favorite) multi-core flux. Get a good brand. No need for thick solder. Use a good cleaning pad or metal pad. Use a small fan to blow the solder fumes away as you solder. Wear goggles.
796306
In my opinion, this soldering iron is of terrible quality. I bought one and it was VERY poorly put together.I ended up going with a Hakko. Check out the Hakko 951 or the Hakko 888.
1943277
I am not sure what you are asking? I do use it to solder heavy wire, has plenty of heat. I have soldered #10 wire no problem. Some have soldered # 8 wire. You wouldn't use it to solder a circuit board.
214077
I haven't used my soldering iron this year though from what I remember it was within 5 min. I was soldering solar cells and the variable temp was important. I'm happy with it. Michael SedonaCreations.com
1228455
This tool will NOT melt copper wire. You need a real torch for that.This tool is only hot enough to melt low temperature solder.Harriete Estel Berman
1477214
This one is better for different types of solder. You can change the temperature, it's fast to heat and it stays at the temp you use last. Just don't forget about the other tips. They're about $15 for a genuine set. I use this brand to fix desktop towers.
1273070
It's works fine for an instrument. I just soldered the two connectors together to the tip of the quarter inch jack. For a speaker cable you should get a thicker gage.
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].
529317
I've been using it to solder resistors and wires to pc boards. Works grat so far. I am a newbie with limited skills, but I have not had any problems so far.
2161976
It's not the best soldering iron but it would work great I bet for making battle damage on plastic.
132740
it is fine for doing cables providing you use he correct solder and most importantly...correct flux. If you really mean "electrical' work ...yes but you ,ay want to obtain a different tip(readily available)...if you are talking 'electronics work"...I would not. I usually use a low watt adjustable soldering iron for that type of work. The tip that comes with the iron is very broad and flat...and worked very well for soldering music wire for a model railroad catenary system.