Thanks for the advise. I will look at modifying my list. I am going to need continued support for this project, but I think I am up for the challenge and willing to learn.
I started putting together a task sheet with details that I am gathering on the forum. I will post it when I think it's close to get feedback. I hope that it will help others in the future as well.
Good deal, the items I've been talking about now are the most important part of this. Don't be overly concerned with the replacement components yet. Make sure all of the basics/essentials are taken care of first.
On the Weller, it is variable watt, but does not have a temp reading. How should I adjust it to the right temp? You know, I have one of those IR temp gauges, I bet I could use that to determine what setting is best and get it dialed in
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Larry gave you a recommendation on the setting, but there is no temp adjustment. There's nothing to regulate it at the recommended 650-700 degrees temp.
.If not the Weller, what iron do you recommend?
Any recommendation I make is not targeted at Weller brand itself, but rather the type.
While some might be fine with variable wattage setups, my own recommendation is temperature controlled.
Now if you don't plan on doing much electronic work like this after you finish your receiver, then a more feasible route would be to work with what you have.
However if you plan on doing more of this in the future, then my personal recommendation would be to look at a temp controlled station. One of the advantages
of temp controlled units is that you don't have to sacrifice wattage to get a lower temp. A good quality example of one that won't break the bank is the Hakko FX-888d
which can be had at B&D enterprises. I mention B&D simply because they have a decent price plus there's no danger in getting a counterfeit station. Yes, people counterfeit
the Hakko brand and others as well. Anytime purchasing a station, check to see what tip it comes with. If it comes with a conical tip then go ahead and purchase a chisel tip to go with it.