soldering iron

[dsreptiles]

What wattage soldering iron does everyone use to put holes in their rubbermaids? I currently use a power drill and that becomes a b!tch not to mention all the rubbermaids u break in the process.

[bassett524]

I've been useing a dremmel (spelling) and never had a problem. I cut gashes instead of holes. they're about an inch long and maybe 3mm thick.

[kenster]

I just bought what ever iron the hardware store had. Seems to work great, and I've burnt my fair share of holes

[Cool Evil Liz]

Ken How many times do we have to tell you to stay away from power tools?

You and them dont mix :icon_rolleyes:

[dsreptiles]

Any clue on the wattage?

[jay]

Wattage shouldn't matter dear. They all work the same. We use a one to do our holes in our tubs.

[dsreptiles]

ok thanks. I just didn't know if a certain wattage just wasn't hot enough to do it or what.

[jay]

Its all good. It just take a lot of time and on a side note do it in a WELL ventulated place..lol

[dsreptiles]

Oh trust me I know. I use this olddddd melting gun I've to melt screens onto the tops and boy does it stink melting that much plastic. Never do it in a well ventilated room however I just hold my breath and take breaths as needed as to not inhale too much plastic. I just bought a 25 watt off ebay hopefully it works if not im out 6.00 what do they usually cost in the stores?

[Otter_23]

I can't remember what I paid for mine but I remember it being cheap like maybe around 8 bucks I think.

[jay]

I think ours was like 12 bucks. But like Otter i can't remember for sure.

[earthpig23]

Mine I stole from my Dad(an electrcian) But it was his smalest one. It is the size of a screwdriver and heats up in a couple minutes. Pretty low wattage and works great. But ohh yeah stinks the whole house up.

[dsreptiles]

Wow if I knew they were that cheap in stores I would have just gotten one in a store rather than weight 2-3 days for mine to get here in the mail, but I thought $6.00 shipped would be a really good deal. Either way I don't even need it right now haha just a near future thing for the probable 40-50 baby leos I'll have jumping at me VERY soon.

[markface]

the one i have claims to be 30 watts . i havent used it on plastics yet but it works well for soldering . i paid i think 10 bucks for it and it came with a case and a few do dads to use with it .

[tokaysunlimited]

I use a 30 watt.Somehow i always smell skin when i am melting holes in the tubs though.Probably shouldnt do it when i am drunk anymore.

[dsreptiles]

Is there anything you don't do drunk? Wake up maybe :D