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Ender
Ender Posts: 603
edited March 2009 in DIY, Mods & Tweaks
Which brands are good bang-for-the-buck brands for soldering irons and dremel kits? Anyone have any favorite brands or other tools when they DIY?

Also seeking Forstner bit suggestions... as in from who?
SDA 1C, SDA 2A, SDA SRS 2, CMT-340SE, Swan M200MKII, Swan D1080MKII, Behringer MS40

Outlaw Audio M2200 x2, GFA 555 II, BGW 750C

GDA 700, Outlaw Audio Model 990, Sansa Fuze, X-Fi Platinum Fatality
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited March 2009
    If I were to do it all over again, I would have gone straight to an adjustable temp Weller.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited March 2009
    I've throughly enjoyed this solder station and have no regrets buying it..

    The digital readout is very nice to have.


    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000I30QBW





    Nick
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  • ViperZ
    ViperZ Posts: 2,046
    edited March 2009
    Weller is by far the most used brand in the electronics hand soldering.
    WES51 and WESD51 are the ones that (IMHO) give the best bang for the buck.
    We have them everywhere at work, different types.

    Here is an example.
    http://elexp.com/sdr_es51.htm

    Personally, I am using Solomon. If I remember, the model is SL-20 (with LEDs). SL-30 is the one with digital readout.
    http://www.a1parts.ca/solomon/
    Panasonic PT-AE4000U projector for movies
    Carada 106" Precision Series (Classic Cinema White)
    Denon AVR-X3600H pre/pro
    Outlaw 770 7-channel amplifier
    B&W CDM1-SE fronts
    B&W CDM-CNT center
    B&W CDM1 rears on MoPADs
    JBL SP8CII in-ceiling height speakers
    Samsung DTB-H260F OTA HDTV tuner
    DUAL NHT SubTwo subwoofers
    Oppo BDP-93 Blu-Ray player
    Belkin PF60 Power Center
    Harmony 1100 RF remote with RF extender
    Sony XBR-X950G 55" 4K HDR Smart TV + PS3 in the living room
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  • Ender
    Ender Posts: 603
    edited March 2009
    Sweetness. I will look into these. Anyone got any advice on dremel kits?
    SDA 1C, SDA 2A, SDA SRS 2, CMT-340SE, Swan M200MKII, Swan D1080MKII, Behringer MS40

    Outlaw Audio M2200 x2, GFA 555 II, BGW 750C

    GDA 700, Outlaw Audio Model 990, Sansa Fuze, X-Fi Platinum Fatality
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  • ViperZ
    ViperZ Posts: 2,046
    edited March 2009
    I think if you will stick with a good brand name (Dewalt comes to mind), you should be all right. I have Mastercraft at work (in-house Canadian Tire store brand, not the best quality) and even that one has been working great for years.
    Panasonic PT-AE4000U projector for movies
    Carada 106" Precision Series (Classic Cinema White)
    Denon AVR-X3600H pre/pro
    Outlaw 770 7-channel amplifier
    B&W CDM1-SE fronts
    B&W CDM-CNT center
    B&W CDM1 rears on MoPADs
    JBL SP8CII in-ceiling height speakers
    Samsung DTB-H260F OTA HDTV tuner
    DUAL NHT SubTwo subwoofers
    Oppo BDP-93 Blu-Ray player
    Belkin PF60 Power Center
    Harmony 1100 RF remote with RF extender
    Sony XBR-X950G 55" 4K HDR Smart TV + PS3 in the living room
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,899
    edited March 2009
    umm... if you want a Dremel, buy a Dremel. Pick any kit that suits your fancy.
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  • DollarDave
    DollarDave Posts: 2,575
    edited March 2009
    Agree with the "buy a real Dremel" post, I have had other brands and they have long since died. Both my corded and battery Dremels are real fine tools and have held up very well.
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  • strider
    strider Posts: 2,568
    edited March 2009
    Far as Forstner bits, I'd suggest checking out mlcswoodworking.com. Great service, quick and free shipping. Also a good source for router bits and tables. I got their router table top and have been pleased with it so far.
    Wristwatch--->Crisco
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  • seeclear
    seeclear Posts: 1,242
    edited March 2009
    I have gotten forstner bits from

    http://www.woodcraft.com/
    "Don't forget to change your politician. They are like diapers they need to be changed regularly, and for the same reason."
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