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Jul 7, 2022 12:01 PM

Weller WLC100 40-Watt Soldering Station $39.96

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Amazon has Weller WLC100 40-Watt Soldering Station for $39.96. Shipping is free.

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-High performance analog soldering station produces up to 900° F to handle many soldering projects
-Variable power control dial adjusts power from 5 watts to 40 watts for accuracy
-Quality, lightweight pencil iron with cushioned foam grip provides extended comfort during long term soldering projects
-Includes: a Weller certified ST3 iron plated tip for long life and consistent performance, a built in soldering holder to safely rest your pencil, and a cleaning sponge to remove unwanted residue from soldering for next time use
-UL Listed: Tested and meets independent safety standards

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Amazon has Weller WLC100 40-Watt Soldering Station for $39.96. Shipping is free.

**Note - Item ships within 4 days

About this item
-High performance analog soldering station produces up to 900° F to handle many soldering projects
-Variable power control dial adjusts power from 5 watts to 40 watts for accuracy
-Quality, lightweight pencil iron with cushioned foam grip provides extended comfort during long term soldering projects
-Includes: a Weller certified ST3 iron plated tip for long life and consistent performance, a built in soldering holder to safely rest your pencil, and a cleaning sponge to remove unwanted residue from soldering for next time use
-UL Listed: Tested and meets independent safety standards

https://www.amazon.com/Weller-WLC...984&refine

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Jul 7, 2022 1:25 PM
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cdmccJul 7, 2022 1:25 PM
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I bought this last year before jumping headfirst into an Adruino / LED project. I'm a complete novice (hadn't soldered since high school) and it has served me well so far. I can imagine someone might outgrow it's capabilities as you hone your skills but at >$40 it seems like a great kit to learn on before dropping $100+ on something better. For my purposes I swapped out the tip for one a bit smaller.
Last edited by cdmcc July 7, 2022 at 07:22 AM.
Jul 7, 2022 2:32 PM
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ecsa0014Jul 7, 2022 2:32 PM
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This was my first soldering station. It served me well over the years, until I upgraded to something a little fancier.
Jul 7, 2022 3:22 PM
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p0brecit0Jul 7, 2022 3:22 PM
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good deal, i'd love to see deals on rework stations as they come up.
Jul 7, 2022 11:51 PM
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budioJul 7, 2022 11:51 PM
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This is not a deal. I was tempted until I saw that is around the normal price on camel
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Jul 8, 2022 3:41 AM
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doubletoaster
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Jul 8, 2022 3:41 AM
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Something with a T12 tip probably has the better performance at a lower price.
Jul 9, 2022 5:42 PM
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fade2black2007Jul 9, 2022 5:42 PM
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Quote from doubletoaster View quoted comment :
Something with a T12 tip probably has the better performance at a lower price.
What station is cheaper and uses t12 tips?

Those tips alone are around $10 a pop so I'm not sure your gonna find a better system with those included for cheaper.
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Jul 10, 2022 12:21 AM
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doubletoaster
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Jul 10, 2022 12:21 AM
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Quote from fade2black2007 View quoted comment :
What station is cheaper and uses t12 tips?

Those tips alone are around $10 a pop so I'm not sure your gonna find a better system with those included for cheaper.
The ones from Ksger and Quicko. The T12 tips are knockoffs, but they work well.

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Jul 10, 2022 2:05 AM
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ilike2breakthngsJul 10, 2022 2:05 AM
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Quote from doubletoaster View quoted comment :
The ones from Ksger and Quicko. The T12 tips are knockoffs, but they work well.
ksger is around $75 and found the Quicko at $45. I bought this for $55 the other day, so I was planning on returning & repurchasing. Would rather get something better in this price range.

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Jul 10, 2022 2:48 AM
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teststripsJul 10, 2022 2:48 AM
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I lily the pinecil better than this. Much more portable. Can be powered with an old laptop charger or via a good USB c charger or even a a portable usb power bank.
Jul 10, 2022 6:45 AM
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samijubalJul 10, 2022 6:45 AM
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Quote from teststrips View quoted comment :
I lily the pinecil better than this. Much more portable. Can be powered with an old laptop charger or via a good USB c charger or even a a portable usb power bank.
Good for soldering wires maybe. For circuit boards with sensitive components you need some temperature control.
Jul 10, 2022 11:41 AM
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teststripsJul 10, 2022 11:41 AM
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Quote from samijubal View quoted comment :
Good for soldering wires maybe. For circuit boards with sensitive components you need some temperature control.
The pinecil is a digital iron and can be adjusted by increments of 5 degrees celsius. I would argue that it is much more precise than this analog iron with a potentiometer.
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Jul 10, 2022 11:32 PM
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doubletoaster
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Jul 10, 2022 11:32 PM
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Quote from ilike2breakthngs View quoted comment :
ksger is around $75 and found the Quicko at $45. I bought this for $55 the other day, so I was planning on returning & repurchasing. Would rather get something better in this price range.
I got the Quicko that does not come with the PSU built in for around $20 (just use an old laptop power supply). The prices on Amazon are rather high, you would have to look on Aliexpress or (with a coupon) on urlhasbeenblocked.
Jul 20, 2022 3:58 AM
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LivinJul 20, 2022 3:58 AM
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Quote from doubletoaster View quoted comment :
I got the Quicko that does not come with the PSU built in for around $20 (just use an old laptop power supply). The prices on Amazon are rather high, you would have to look on Aliexpress or (with a coupon) on urlhasbeenblocked.
thx for this... I just looked, just under $30 shipped to USA. A wally-mart marketplace has them for $33 shipped (plus tax)
Sep 20, 2022 1:52 AM
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StevenT27Sep 20, 2022 1:52 AM
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Price dropped to $33.18

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Sep 23, 2022 5:52 PM
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USB2Sep 23, 2022 5:52 PM
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This station, while carrying a reputable brand name, has only a variable power control which is a downgrade from variable temperature control - which is what you really want in a soldering station. Power control is just a simple dimmer limiting the output wattage but it has no feedback from the tip of the iron to keep the temperature stable within proper and safe working limits. An experienced technician can use this station adjusting the knob for particular tasks. But in my opinion it's much better to get a station with temp control, even if it's no brand el cheapo, especially that in this price range plenty of those are available.

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