Soldering Iron (cheap but good)

[Jim Simmons]

Checked out ones at the Big Lot Store, bought one, the I went to Wal Marts
and the local hardware store. The ones at wal mart  were the same but had a
stick-on label, the same for the hardware store. Took the one from big lots
home to check and compare to my name brand. None had voltage at the tip. The
construction of the "Big Lot" soldering Iron was very good, a great buy for
the money. Even looked at the one at the dollar store, not to well made.

Jim

ps. I have been using soldering irons for about the last 45 yrs, maybe a bit
more.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Neil Morrison" <neilsmorr at HOTMAIL.COM>
To: <HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV>
Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2003 12:30 PM
Subject: Re: Soldering Iron (cheap but good)


> FWIW, I've seen somewhat similar items at the dollar stores. This one
> may be better quality than those, but to each his own taste!
>
> Neil
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Glen Zook" <gzook at YAHOO.COM>
>
>
> > About a week ago I was in one of those stores that
> > sell over-runs, etc., called "Big Lots".  This is a
> > national chain and can be found around many
> > metropolitan centers.  I came across a 30 watt
> > soldering iron sold under the brand name "Hobby House"
> > that had a price tag of $2.98.  This is a 30 watt iron
> > and comes with a very simple stand.
> > ...
>
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