Looking to buy Weller Soldering Station ASAP

[theGinsue]

I need to buy a soldering station, preferably Weller brand. I'm not looking to get the high end models, something like the Weller WES51 for about $130 is sufficient.

I've looked @ local Colorado Springs options and nothing is in stock. Tomorrow, I'll be traveling to Boulder for a week stay for work and was hoping someone here could direct me someplace in the Denver area that would have this item in stock - hopefully near the I-25 corridor.

If I can't find one through in person purchase I'll have to go the Amazon route with delivery to my hotel.

So folks, whatcha got for me?

[brutal]

Sorry, I don't know anyone that carries them locally.

You can probably get one day delivery on this if needed.

Replacement for the WESD51 I use, should be a great bench unit.

https://www.amazon.com/Weller-WE1010...gateway&sr=8-6

If you really get in a pinch, you can borrow my WESD51, I'm easy to get to just south of e470 off Parker Rd. I even have some new tips if needed.

[ChickNorris]

Standby...

[theGinsue]

Sorry, I don't know anyone that carries them locally.

You can probably get one day delivery on this if needed.

Replacement for the WESD51 I use, should be a great bench unit.

https://www.amazon.com/Weller-WE1010...gateway&sr=8-6

If you really get in a pinch, you can borrow my WESD51, I'm easy to get to just south of e470 off Parker Rd. I even have some new tips if needed.

I looked at the digital 1010NA, but have no experience with them and didn't know how it stacked up or what the downside was compared to the analog one I have experience with. What are the up & down sides of the digital vs analog units?

Standby...

Standing by

[brutal]

I looked at the digital 1010NA, but have no experience with them and didn't know how it stacked up or what the downside was compared to the analog one I have experience with. What are the up & down sides of the digital vs analog units?



Standing by

I just prefer the digital readout to know where I'm running at a glance.

[ChickNorris]

If you need it asap, you may use mine. I've an assortment of tips. Model WESD51.

I maybe-might know where to find one for you in the morning but for the price point its probably just best to Amazon overnight.

* I like the consistency over analog, less futzing more doing.

[Not_A_Llama]

Microcenter will have some options. Some I prefer over Weller.
https://www.microcenter.com/product/...dering-station

[Irving]

I've got a Weller WES51 you could borrow. I only have one tip and would have to leave it on my porch because I won't be here.

[theGinsue]

You all are awesome! Betwe en the replies and the PM's I think I'm taken care of.

I still need to improve my soldering skills, but that'll come with practice - which I forsee getting a lot of in the near future.

Looks like I'll be dropping in @ the Longmont Harbor Freight to pick up some new forceps and a "helping hands" assembly too. Soldering connectors onto comm cables isn't as easy to me as soldering copper plumbing pipes with a blow torch.

[Not_A_Llama]

Soldering connectors onto comm cables isn't as easy to me as soldering copper plumbing pipes with a blow torch.

Clean and heavily tin all your connections beforehand. Tape the connector to your work surface and keep hands free to manipulate the wire and the iron. Should go fast.