Soldering Iron/Kit reccomendation?

[Nashville Riff Co]

Looking for something reliable and cheap? Appreciate it if you all could link me to what you use

Have not soldered since I was 8 years old, looking to get back into it

Thank you in advance!

 

[Smash]

Weller 40W Digital Soldering Station -WLC100 Black https://a.co/d/espduWK

This is what i have. I would bite the bullet and not buy a cheap piece of shit

 

[Jack Luminous]

Weller WS81 is the standard but it's not cheap.

 

[Smash]

There is also a thread on here @VonBonfire started that has some basic instruction on soldering

Thread 'Ever wired a guitar before?' https://www.rig-talk.com/forum/threads/ever-wired-a-guitar-before.324896/

 

[1984_5150]

Hakko FX888DX-010BY

 

[Nashville Riff Co]

Weller WS81 is the standard but it's not cheap.

Hakko FX888DX-010BY

damn those are expensive! any cheap recommendations lol?! this is really just for the occasional pickup swap

 

[NowYou'rePlayingWithPower]

I have a few more expensive ones like a weller and a digital hakko for computer repair and building microcontrollers, but honestly if you're not working with sensitive electronics and seldom using it even a cheap $10 Harbor freight or Walmart one will do fine for soldering pickups to pots as long as you are working in a warmish environment, clean and tin the tip, and use alligator clip or battery tender clamps as a heatsink. They work fine as long as you are willing to wait for it to warm up and keep it away from breezes.

 

[dead-pan]

Hakko FX888DX-010BY

Have one and it has been great.

 

[Nashville Riff Co]

I have a few more expensive ones like a weller and a digital hakko for computer repair and building microcontrollers, but honestly if you're not working with sensitive electronics and seldom using it even a cheap $10 Harbor freight or Walmart one will do fine for soldering pickups to pots as long as you are working in a warmish environment, clean and tin the tip, and use alligator clip or battery tender clamps as a heatsink. They work fine as long as you are willing to wait for it to warm up and keep it away from breezes.

just gonna be inside in a room that is always 68-70 degrees year round...just gonna find something cheap on amazon in that case

 

[Nashville Riff Co]

Weller 40W Digital Soldering Station -WLC100 Black https://a.co/d/espduWK

This is what i have. I would bite the bullet and not buy a cheap piece of shit

have you had any issues with this or does it work fine?

 

[psmith68]

Looking for something reliable and cheap? Appreciate it if you all could link me to what you use

Have not soldered since I was 8 years old, looking to get back into it

Thank you in advance!

https://a.co/d/9xRYlfk

This is affordable and works well. You’ll want a minimum of 40 watts.

 

[Nashville Riff Co]

https://a.co/d/9xRYlfk

This is affordable and works well. You’ll want a minimum of 40 watts.

perfect, thank you!

 

[Smash]

have you had any issues with this or does it work fine?

Never had issues. I do recommend getting a few tips for it for different uses...just the tip

 

[Nashville Riff Co]

Never had issues. I do recommend getting a few tips for it for different uses...just the tip

different tips even if its just for pickup replacement/install?

 

[Smash]

different tips even if its just for pickup replacement/install?

Man. I dont remember what it came with. I like a small flathead style

 

[Smash]

I am sorry i am not much help. I used to get really drunk and order all kinds of shit. So all the time shipments were coming and surprising me.

It was always like christmas

 

[Nashville Riff Co]

I am sorry i am not much help. I used to get really drunk and order all kinds of shit. So all the time shipments were coming and surprising me.

It was always like christmas

thats awesome, christmas every morning!

you've been perfectly helpful, i'm just going to start with it as it comes and go from there...any specific solder or "whatever is cheapest" will work for pickups?

 

[Smash]

MG Chemicals 4895-227G 60/40 Rosin Core Leaded Solder, 0.032" Diameter, 1/2 lbs Spool https://a.co/d/2KHje9m

Man. This isnt cheap, but i bought it in 2018, and it is still going. When people play my guitar, they always comment on the tone. It could be this or @scottosan s pickup. Idk. But it will last you the rest of your life

 

[Matt300ZXT]

KSGR T12 all the way. I bought one a couple years ago to use more than my Weller. It's a clone of a popular soldering iron and has easily replaceable inserts with different tips on it and heats up SUPER fast and has a digital readout. I use it a lot when modding my old game consoles.

 

[griff10672]

I myself am a Hakko kind of guy ..... I wouldn't throw a Weller out of bed though either ...