- Reliable Slide Switches? - 1 Update
- Best Phillips Screwdrivers? - 3 Updates
| Doug White <gwhite@alum.mit.edu>: Dec 29 10:20PM w9gb <gregory.beat@gmail.com> wrote in > Spec Sheet http://www.switchcraft.com/Specification.aspx?Parent=429 > Standard Slide switch (larger then 1.20"). 46200 Series are 2 > Position, 1 Pole, 2 Pole The CW switches with the threaded holes I bought are very similar to Switchcaft's design, and have the same contact ratings. The big advantage of the CW's is that Digikey stocks them... Doug White |
| Jon Elson <jmelson@wustl.edu>: Dec 29 02:26PM -0600 Benderthe.evilrobot wrote: > seize it in solid. > I switched to Antex because it was a cheap disposable item - it turned out > to be better than Weller. Hmm, I use all Weller soldering irons. (Pace for desoldering.) I've been using the EC1302B iron for ages, works pretty well. I've moved up to the WSL station and WMP iron in the last couple years. Certainly heats up faster, not so sure the temperature control is as good, but it is good enough. One problem is if the plating breaks down on the EC1302B, the back of the tip can swell and jam it to either the temp sensor or heater, costing about $60 to repair the iron. The WMP seems to be immune from this. The tips seem to last about a year for me, which is really quite good enough. Jon |
| Jon Elson <jmelson@wustl.edu>: Dec 29 02:29PM -0600 Doug White wrote: > I still need to replace my Phillips #1's, and based on the various > comments, I think I will try Wera or Wiha. I have a number of Wiha drivers, and have been very happy with their fit and longevity. I don't use them for home construction projects, only for electronics, so they have seen a bit gentler service. Jon |
| "Benderthe.evilrobot" <Benderthe.evilrobot@virginmedia.com>: Dec 29 09:16PM "Jon Elson" <jmelson@wustl.edu> wrote in message news:9pSdnXJE2ovM7PjFnZ2dnUU7-enNnZ2d@giganews.com... > about $60 to repair the iron. The WMP seems to be immune from this. > The tips seem to last about a year for me, which is really quite good > enough. Simple economics - I could buy a whole Antex iron for less than the cost of a replacement Weller element that was wrecked by dodgy plating on the bit. And the cost is a lot less frequent. |
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