So Palmer tells me the Weller WP25 r teh winz. [T/F]?

[epicelite]

Cus I can get one at a local shop so it would be awful convenient.

Or can I do better with mah $40?

 

[XCVG]

Yeah, the WP25 is epic, especially if you haven't used a good iron before. The tip it comes with it huge though. I'd recommend you get a smaller one. I use a really pointy ST7 (IIRC).

 

[epicelite]

Whats so great about it? Can u adjust temp?

 

[bentomo]

Part of the reason is because they're much higher quality. For example they don't oxidize in the first minute of use like radio shack ones.

 

[XCVG]

You can't adjust the temperature but it is temperature controlled. Also, it's built well and the tip is held on in a way that is actually tightenable even after a lot of use. The tips are also better and a more efficient shape, and available in more different kinds as well. It also has a nice soft foam grip.