Re: Really tiny soldering iron????

ferrymanr wrote:

I wonder if anyone knows of a really small soldering iron (half the
diameter
of the Antex 12W iron). I have one I purchased in USA about 20 years
ago
and the element has now failed. As the manufacturers name has worn
off the
handle I am at a loss as to where to get a replacement. A search of
the web
has proved fruitless. It is the only iron I have had that can fit
between other components or in very confined spaces when replacing SMD
resistors etc.

Original iron:-
Overall length handle and bit 145mm (5 1/2")
Handle diameter 9mm
Shaft (element) diameter 1.6mm
Bit maximum diameter 3mm
Bit tip approximately 0.5mm - may be less.
Supply 12V

*** G4BBH

I modify standard tips, turning them to the size I want. The larger
heat capacity is useful to have as well. One trick I have done with
old worn out bits is to drill a 1mm hole in the end and insert a short
length of copper wire.

73's
--
Best Regards:
Baron.
.

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