Hand soldering help

wadester13

I am looking to do some hand soldering for anyone that needs or wants it. I am the 2014 IPC world champion. Search the web for "brian wade hand soldering" for info about me. I have over 9 years in a professional field in hand soldering. Contact me at blue_eagle74@yahoo.com for more info.

Oldbitcollector (Jeff)

But can you solder SMD with a $5.00 Radio Shack iron?

http://www.us-tech.com/RelId/1267996/ISvars/default/Brian_Wade_Wins_the_IPC_Hand_Soldering_World_Championship_at_the_2014_IPC_APEX_EXPO_using_the_New_Hakko_FX-100_Induction_Heat_Soldering_System.htm

Hopefully, you stick around and check out some of the neat toys Parallax has to offer. Welcome to the forums Brian.

Jeff

prof_braino

Wow. I'll keep you in mind when I need a project built

wadester13

Thanks Jeff,
I will not touch a radio shack iron. Lol. I do charge for soldering but it is the cheapest you can find. It is a hobby of mine.

Brian

erco

wadester13 wrote: »

I will not touch a radio shack iron. Lol.

Don't knock them, they may be rare collectibles soon if the Shack continues to deteriorate.

Welcome to the forums, wadester!

Peter KG6LSE

A great artist does wonders with what ever tools they have with them .

I have used a pipe torch and a copper roof nail No joke ! . I would have sold my soul for a butane iron that day ..... But Ya do what ya gotta do .

I was IPC cert but I see no point re paying for it every few years . Its not like I get paid more for it at my job ....


I prefer the hakko 888 as its a good " home iron" and its tough as nails . wish the handle cord was a tad longer some days .

Still I miss my Edsyn . that old thing lasted HS and most of my 9 years in college.

wadester13

I do have two units for sale. A JBC iron, $350. And a Pace WJS100, $400. They are the newest top of the line systems. My company pays for my iPC certs for now and I am an IPC trainer.