ELEKTOR FORUMS

Hello Everyone

I am currently developing a new soldering iron as the final year project of my BSc (Hons) Product Design degree at Bournemouth University, England.

At the moment I would like to address the handle and grip position…

Do people in general feel happy with the standard “pen” style grip? Would you prefer a more ergonomic “designed” handle? Would you appreciate a shortened distance from the fingertips to the iron bit?

Has anybody used the pistol grip style irons incorporating solder feed?

Any feedback or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks

Adam.

Yes, thats a great help. Thank you very much.

Please, if you do a sculpted body iron (my preference), please don't forget us left handed people. Keep the distance from the iron tip to where the iron is held as short as possible. Not as easy as it sounds unless you have some Space Shuttle insulation.

Frank

Well, I will prefer adjustable temperature soldering iron, but iron is virtually no warm enough to melt the solder will work through the bore welding. However, usually away from butane, iron and soldering guns (pistol grip these big heavy things). All solder have a common enemy called oxidation. Oxidation of iron has a black crust develops on the tip after use.

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