Dremel Versatip 2000 Cordless Soldering Iron - Butane Gas Soldering Kit with 6 Interchangeable Tips for Welding, Wood Burning, Pyrography, Jewellery Making, Arts and Crafts

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Having a precision screwdriver included in the set for working on electronics is important for accessing hard-to-reach circuit board components. Case

The next step is to ensure the iron’s tip is clean. The stand of your soldering station will normally have a piece of sponge attached or you can keep a sponge nearby. Cleaning the tip is as easy as keeping the sponge wet and dipping the tip of the soldering iron into it. With a full tank of gas the Versatip will burn for up to 45 to 90 minutes, depending on the flame size and how you are using it, super economical! How To Use The Open FlameSoldering tips to look for include a general-purpose chisel tip, a wider chisel tip, a fine precision tip, a heat reflector, a hot knife tip, and a hot air gun tip. If you are looking to explore soldering technique for the first time, you will probably find a basic soldering iron more than sufficient. However, there are still some things to remember when selecting an entry-level soldering iron. Firstly, make sure it can achieve suitably high temperatures. An ergonomic handle with a heat-resistant coating is also crucial. Having a selection of interchangeable tips will also allow you to put your soldering iron to greater use.

Firstly, hold the soldering iron in your strong hand and the solder in the other. Then warm the soldering joint you are going to be working on so it’s ready to take the solder. The hot cutting knife is fantastic for cutting nylon rope, plastic sheets, cord, laces or webbing straps. It melts the material and stops the ends from fraying. The Dremel VersaTip - Hot KnifeSpecial event, club or membership offers, third party promotions or prices not available to the general public The first step when soldering is to ensure you are safe. Wear protective glasses and ensure your hair or items of personal jewellery can not fall onto the soldering iron. Soldering irons can be used on a wide range of projects. Popular uses include repairing electronics, automotive wiring, and crafting jewellery. Some soldering irons can also be used for pyrography, as their tips allow them to burn designs into wood or leather. Soldering Iron Power

This allows the electric soldering iron to be safely stored between tasks. A magnetic base supports and holds the hot soldering iron. Cleaning Ball or Sponge Use the Versatip Soldering iron as you would any electrical soldering iron, for connecting wires and small electrical components. Versatip doesn't need electricity though, so it's perfect for DIY jobs when the electric is turned off. Most soldering irons come with a range of iron tips and accessories, stored in a well-made carrying case. Multimeters can work in conjunction with soldering irons to help you diagnose problems easily and decide what components require re-soldering. Precision Screwdriver

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The anti-static design of this soldering station makes it a very safe option. The LED display is also very useful, providing you with complete oversight of temperatures and allowing you to make fine adjustments. With its protective core shield, this soldering station is also designed with a long operational life in mind. The stainless steel design of the soldering iron itself will massively extend the life of your product, preventing melted materials from causing any damage to the most essential part of your soldering station. Probably better known for their amazing rotary tools, Dremel also know a thing or two about making the best butane gas-powered soldering irons. The Dremel Versatip 2000 is what it sounds like, a versatile soldering iron that uses the power of flame to heat up all the way to 550 °C. The shaping hot knife gives a wedge-shaped tool, a larger tip for working with plastics, nylon ropes, and generally anything that you need to apply a little bit of heat to. Safety Then you need to “tin the tip”. To do this simply melt a small piece of solder wire onto the soldering iron tip and ensure it melts around it. Other soldering accessories include a desoldering pump, a cleaning sponge, a brass cleaning ball, a set of fine-tip tweezers, a wire cutter and stripper, and a length of lead-free solder.