Now you have the opportunity to make a soldered joint which would be impossible by any other method. This is method is particularly useful when making joints in close proximity to each other or where you need to avoid overheating the surrounding materials.
The carbon tip gives a high speed, concentrated spot of heat just where you want it. Fitted with dual temperature selection for large or small jobs.
Powered from the mains via a transformer. The output is 6 volts, and there is a standard or high current output option controlled by a momentary foot switch.
Additional carbon tips are also available.
An exclusive UK built product.
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Very happy chap I have been looking for a RSU for some time and a friend mentioned this model. I Like the previous reviewer wanted it to solder brass railway kits. I have used it to solder thin overlays on 0 Gauge coach under frames, assembling small lamp brackets and as a "spot solderer" to hold larger parts in place so I could use a normal iron. I obtained a 500 x 300 mm sheet of 5 mm steel which I added a nut and bolt to, as a ground. This also allows the use of magnets to hold things down. where possible I also insert a thing piece of ply as the steel can act as a heat sink
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A useful piece of kit A useful tool for my hobby - working on brass model locomotives - where you're trying to secure small components, like 1/4" 8BA nuts to larger expanses of metal without unsoldering all the other bits. Like the blurb says - you're only putting heat where it's needed. The only gripe is that the carbon tips are fragile, so it's worth ordering a spare tip along with the unit.