Stahl Tools SSVT Variable Temperature Soldering Station

by Stahl Tools

Product Description

The Stahl Tools variable temperature soldering station is designed to exceed the expectations of veteran technicians—at a price that's appealing to the electronics hobbyist. Many different soldering tasks are accomplished easily by using the adjustable 5 to 40 watt temperature adjustment. The lightweight pencil iron features a fatigue-reducing rubber grip, and a Bakelite-ringed holder keeps the iron at the ready. A field replaceable, precision ground, iron-plated solid copper tip provides maximum heat transfer, minimizing cold solder joints. Includes tip cleaning sponge. Additional tips available for a variety of soldering applications. Stahl Tools—The Technician's Friend™

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0029N70WM
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,806 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #7 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Soldering Equipment > Soldering Stations

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Budget priced solder station, June 12, 2010

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David Waelder (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews
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I've only used this soldering station once so I don't yet have depth of experience with it. So far it has functioned very nicely for me.

I've read other reviews of this, or a similar, product and heard some complaints of quality control issues. One reviewer mentioned that smoke poured from the iron when he first turned it on. I had no problems. It did smoke a bit when I first plugged it in and before I successfully tinned the iron. Perhaps heat dissipation is not effective until the iron is tinned. Anyway, it worked perfectly once the iron was tinned and it was very nice, in a inexpensive iron, to have temperature control to match the work being done. Construction quality appears to be quite good - better than the price would suggest. Of course, I can't see inside the housing but all the components are tight, the cable to the iron is heavy duty, the protective insulation on the iron is secure and functional. In short, it's better than one would expect from the price.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very decent, February 17, 2010

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Clint E. Jarchow - See all my reviews
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I had good luck with this soldering station. It's a great buy for the money, especially since there are stations far more expensive. The variable temperature is nice, and it comes with a sponge as well. My only complaint is the tip size. It's not overly big, but it's just a little bigger than what would be ideal for me.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It's Good For The Money!, December 7, 2010

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Hugh Staples (South Carolina, North America) - See all my reviews

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To the guy that is/was going to '86 his unit....I'll pay the postage for you to send it to me!

I only use mine as a hobbyist, R/C Heli etc, and had been using a butane solder torch. All I can say is yes it smoked some when you plugged it in....BFD. It heated up to working temp, I tinned the tip, I quickly soldered my Deans connectors to my ESC....Bob's your Uncle!

I think this is an exceptional value at $## and if it only lasts a year, I'll buy another...or use the parts from "no vote of confidence" LOL.