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TonyDuell · 8th Nov 2019, 6:46 pm

I suspect I am going to have to ensure I never use a Metcal. Because my one extravagance is good/expensive tools, so if I use a Metcal I'll probably have to buy one of my own

I've used my Weller TCP on old PCBs, new PCBs, single-sided PCBs, multi-layer PCBs, SMD parts, tagstrips. even small bits of sheet metal and it's always done what I need. So for me it is 'good enough'. I would be surprised if it wasnt 'good enough' for any vintage radio, etc, repair work. Doesn't mean I won't get something better if I try it....

8th Nov 2019, 6:46 pm	#10
TonyDuell Dekatron Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Biggin Hill, London, UK. Posts: 5,215	Re: Soldering Iron For PCB's I suspect I am going to have to ensure I never use a Metcal. Because my one extravagance is good/expensive tools, so if I use a Metcal I'll probably have to buy one of my own I've used my Weller TCP on old PCBs, new PCBs, single-sided PCBs, multi-layer PCBs, SMD parts, tagstrips. even small bits of sheet metal and it's always done what I need. So for me it is 'good enough'. I would be surprised if it wasnt 'good enough' for any vintage radio, etc, repair work. Doesn't mean I won't get something better if I try it....