oooh! oooh! new toy :)

Post by **Jacampb2** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 4:39 pm

Most of you probably don't care, but I just scored this in working condition on eBay for $35...

Later,
Jason

HoseHead · Post by **HoseHead** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 5:17 pm

Whaddafukizit and whadafukduzitdoo?

HH

Post by **Jacampb2** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 5:27 pm

It's a older, but fairly high end soldering station. Retail new a few years ago was about $600. It is ESD safe and adjustable from 200°F to 850°F. It will be replacing my trusty old radio shack soldering iron. I have never had even a remotely good iron, and I am told that these higher end units will make even the biggest PITA jobs a breeze. The guy has one more that I am trying to win too, and if I get it, I may turn it into a hot air pencil for SMD work.

Later,
Jason

deathcloud · Post by **deathcloud** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 6:15 pm

YAYAYAYAY WOW SOO COOL I LOVE THAT GUN! SO SIIIICK BROSKI! SIIIICK BRO! That shits HOT!

Ok sorry tried to make it hella tight but yea that looks like a cool soldering iron. Do work son do work.

KHPower · Post by **KHPower** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 7:25 pm

Looks to be a great station unit , enjoy!

nico boom · Post by **nico boom** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 9:05 pm

I can understand that you are very pleased with this; I prefer buying older [higher quality], stuff as well.....
HEEYYY!!!, ISN'T THAT WHAT THIS FORUM IS ALL ABOUT??

Enjoy your new tool!

gkitching · Post by **gkitching** » Sun Aug 10, 2008 3:40 am

Nice find!

I just got a new tip for my Snap-On soldering gun.

... it cost me $60

csperl1 · Post by **csperl1** » Sun Aug 10, 2008 9:43 am

Nice score. One tool that I NEVER lend out is my iron. Tip maintenance and good quality solder makes all the difference.

Post by **Jacampb2** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 5:55 pm

Just thought I would share. I built a work shop in the basement during my vacation from work last month. I finally have it pretty well set up. Here is a pic

Later,
Jason

Post by **stipud** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 6:37 pm

So is that where you browse the forum from then?

Post by **Jacampb2** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 6:52 am

Well, I can browse the phorum, but I mostly put it down there just so I can easily look up data sheets and what not. I currently have 5 computers on my home network, and all of the others are much more comfortable to use than this

Most of my PG collection is boxed and stored on shelves just off camera though. Once I get it all moved down there from the outside shop, I will take a picture of them.

Later,
Jason

KHPower · Post by **KHPower** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 7:44 am

Nice work station. Mine is simialar but my bench is about 1/4 the size of yours , im jealous.

What power supply you running?

Post by **Jacampb2** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 8:03 am

The power supply is an older pyramid 12V 50A regulated supply. I got it for free when the car stereo shop I used to work at closed down. It was the PS that ran the demo wall.

They are actually very good regulated supplies. It seems to be the one thing pyramid got right back in the day (if it is even the same company).

Later,
Jason

KHPower · Post by **KHPower** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 8:27 am

I also run the 52 amp Pyramid power supply. The only problem I ever had was trying to run a high current amp at full power but every PG amp I have used doesnt even hurt the Pyrimid.

Irongoats · Post by **Irongoats** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 12:32 pm

You have a basement...I hate you. lol.

Post by **Jacampb2** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 2:21 pm

Irongoats wrote:You have a basement...I hate you. lol.

Yeah, it is really nice having a tree nearly push in your foundation, having to pay big $$$ to get a lot of block work fixed, fighting off spiders if you don't go down for a few days, and trying to keep it dry during downpours. Aside from that it is really nice, and always a cozy temp...

I do like having the little work shop down there. It means I can go down and tinker while I am home w/ the during nap time.

Later,
J