Testing an Automatic Soldering Iron. Do they work?
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- Опубліковано 8 чер 2023
- Testing this automatic soldering iron from Amazon
Does it work?
Is it worth it?
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I soldered a solar light and it worked great. Thank you for your tutorial. It didn't come with instructions. You were a huge help!!!
Glad the video was helpful! Thanks for watching
would rather see an auto feeding soldering gun with interchangeable tips like the ones that screw in included with a wood burner/solder kit.
Thanks so much Dave. I have been wondering about those since the first time I saw a pop up ad.
Yeah I needed to know too. It’s not the best but sure comes in handy sometimes
A time saver, plus it eliminates a lot of frustration.
It sure does help.
Cool a little third hand in there! Modern technology!! Thank You Dave!
Anything to help a clumsy fumbling guy like me!
Works like a charm. Got mine in a Christmas grab bag 2 years back and has held up nicely though about 25 soldering events on my Lionel - Marx - Williams- MTH - K-Line Menards- RMT O gauge layout. Price was ❤ right. Keep at it, Dave 😊
Good to know. For most basic soldering needs I think it should work just fine
@@dagryffynhobby Yes, Dave, and as you pointed out in your video, basic soldering tasks can be done without looking for your "third" hand - especially in tiny places. I re-soldered headlight wires and E-Unit wires back on a Marx locomotive, track wires as you did, etc. without any fuss nor muss. Just click the trigger slowly and the solder won't bunch up and jam.
Excellent ! I purchased the Saker version of this iron. I used it to solder a few broken connections inside a locomotive so if the point is carefully positioned as you showed, it can be used for more delicate close soldering work. It may not work for all types of repairs or installations so I will keep my more traditional solder station at the ready in case it's needed. By the way, mine jammed up like yours first time and I resolved it just like you did.
Thanks Dave, very helpful!
I feel like the saker one has a better design as far as the tip is concerned. But I guess I won’t know for sure unless I buy one and try it.
Hey Dave. I have the Saker model and with practice it seems to be a very good tool. I've done some wiring repair on a few locomotives, and I am pleased with it. I still have my other soldering tools at the ready in case of one of them "oopsie-daisey" moments.
I should have purchased the saker model. When I bought this one there seemed to be a supply problem, there weren’t many available. If I get another I’ll go with saker.
Awsum looks pretty kool great video
If I need one I’ll look into that one
Thanks. It’s a decent tool.
Great video Dave. I’m completely inexperienced with soldering. I’ve done it maybe twice. I’m definitely going to invest in one of these.
Thanks Corey. Soldering, like much else, is practice. You might be better off starting with a regular iron. They are easier to handle.
@@dagryffynhobby oh ok, thanks for letting me know. I have two regular ones, so I’ll practice with them.
Good video Dave. I recently purchased something similar but have not used it yet. Sounds promising.
Well it’s not perfect but for general use it’s convenient
Dave, thanks for the demo. I've seen these pop up on online adds. I did a lot of soldering at work in the 70's and 80's. This would have been great inside the shop, however, would have been destroyed inside of my toolbox while being transported to outside service calls. The concept is great, just too fragile.
Yes this is definitely too fragile. Maybe a “professional” edition would stand up better. I imagine the first time a heavy tool shifted on top of this in the toolbox, it would break something. But for home use so far, so good
I always use the striped wire for the center rail (A,B,C,or D Posts) ,using the unstriped wire for the outer rails (U-post)
Now you tell me! Haha. Yeah that might make more sense. Either way I did it I’d have to check every time to see what I did last
Looks like it works. Pretty good
It’s pretty helpful
You got to love those instructions where things don’t make sense at first
They are always good for a laugh!
Awesome 😊
Thanks!
I always think Americans pronounce words exactly as they are written but the way you guys pronounce solder, spelt sold-er as sodder is funny, but how I say Aluminium would crack you up as well, great video as ever thanks
As George Bernard Shaw once said:
"The British and the Americans are two peoples separated by a common language!"
Yeah we butcher a few words, haha. Al-u-minium
Save that solder bobbin if you use up your solder, that bobbin can be replenished with solder and it WILL work with your iron.
Great point, thanks John!
Hi Dave after prepping the rails use a small amount of flux to help to clean and help the solder flow and adhere to the metal surface,
Yeah I really should do that! I’ll have to add some flux to the shopping list
Interesting! I don't know if I would use it, but I would like to try it. You might be having trouble with the solder you are using. Newer solder has less lead in it and is harder to melt. The little sucky thing is a solder sucker to remove solder if you are trying to take something apart. It was fun to watch anyhow!
Thanks! Yeah I saw the “sucker” in use after I recorded my video. It does look like it could be helpful in certain applications. I don’t know if it was the solder or just not heating up the track, it has seemed to work just fine on wire joints. 🤷♂️ I’ll have to use it more and see
I have this same iron, with a different label. It has its pros and cons. I have switched from it to a better, faster heating, soldering station.
Definitely pros and cons. But I have to say it works better than I expected. I’ll have to get some quality tools eventually!
That "Thingamajig is a tool used to suck solder out of joints on PC boards. Cock the tool and put it next to the joint while using a soldering iron to heat the joint. when the solder is melted, trigger the tool. The bad component can be easily removed from the PC board.
Thanks John. I doubt I’ll be working on pc boards but it sure looks like that could be helpful.
"It's normal to smoke while soldering." I wish that was the case but I've only got two hands! I can solder or "light up," I sure can't do both! 🤣
Interesting video! Am I likely to get one? I don't know, maybe. I'm not sure I do enough soldering to make it worthwhile but it is an interesting tool.
If you do any soldering I think it’s useful. Not necessary, but convenient.
What you can’t multitask and solder and light your cig at the same time?! Use the iron to light it, come on! Haha
@@dagryffynhobby Why didn't I think of that. Too Zippo-centric I suppose.
Looks decent! Do you know the watts and cost Dave! Thanks.
Cost is around $40 and it looks like it’s 60 watts. I’d recommend checking out the saker model
@@dagryffynhobby I saw the Saker Model the I saw a Weller Brand. I have a regular Weller Gun I like so I ordered it. Comes with a case and a bunch of accessories for about $32 bucks plus shipping. Thanks again for sharing!
Interesting demo, Dave. I hope it's safe to use over the long haul. The translation to english tells me the product was made in China. Their use of adjectives is always awkward for clarity. As long as you find it useful and safe.
It seems to be good so far.
Im curious if aumati soldering gun is worth it
Depending on the job, the automatic soldering gun is definitely worth it
Ich habe mir das Gerät gekauft, leider ist da keine Drahtrolle dabei. Wo bekomme ich den Draht dafür ?
That’s strange. Any thin solder on a roll should work
That thing a ma jig sucks up hot solder off of your work
Yeah I figured that out eventually, even tried it and now I love it!
nice Why don't you use a track terminal lock its much easier and simple
Track terminal lock-ons are easier but can work loose, it's happened to me. Soldering the wire to the track is a lot more permanent.
Track Terminal Lockons are good for ' round the tree @ Christmas Holiday Season. One needs a little more element of ' robust ' around the year round layout in the train room 😊
Preference. Like the guys said, for temporary use a lock-on is great. For the layout, I don’t want to see the wires or lock on, plus I don’t want the connection loosening up. Besides I have feeder wires every few feet, I would need a ton of lockons!
Just from watching this , I do not like it , melting solder on a cold wire , I was taught to heat the wire enough for the solder to melt to it and be pulled in , not melt solder to cold wire .
It is not the best, it is convenient though. I keep using it because of that, but yeah there are better ways to go. I do try to heat the wire first before applying the solder.
Sorry Dave, but that looks like a big piece of junk. When I was in electronics school we were taught---the bigger the blob isn't the better job. You are using far more solder than necessary. A better investment would be a third hand to hold the work. Iron in your dominant hand, solder in the other. PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT. And most importantly, wash your hands thoroughly when finished. You are exposed to lead.
The tool is a piece of junk or my soldering? I’d agree with both! Haha. I usually use much less solder, just enough is plenty. But with the track I like to use more to hopefully help with all the vibration it will have to stand up to. I’m no expert, just a hobbyist having a good time.
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No problems. If it works for you that's cool. A minimum round of solder is usually all that's necessary.
Them joint got arthritis.
All my joints have arthritis