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  1. diogenes009

    Where to Source Soldering Iron Tips

    I think I am set for now. Thank you for the very kind offer.
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    Where to Source Soldering Iron Tips

    When I got the Craftsman maybe 30 years ago it was a name brand. When I eventually upgrade I will heed your advice. Thank you.
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    Where to Source Soldering Iron Tips

    Thank you for that. They have a replacement tip for the Solomon sh-813 which (according to a diagram on the listing) has a 3/16" diameter. I will bookmark the site against future need.
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    Where to Source Soldering Iron Tips

    I think I am set for now. I did not remove the plate all the way to the tip. There is about an inch of plate from the tip up the shaft. I assume that there is hope on the part of manufacturers that by making their accessories "special" by a fraction here or collar there that they will...
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    Where to Source Soldering Iron Tips

    I ended up using my files on it as it spun in my drill. Worked out ok. The steel is gone, it's coppertone now. But it fits. At some point, I will upgrade. But for now I have a working tool. Thank you for helping.
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    Where to Source Soldering Iron Tips

    I hear that. I avoid battery powered tools for the most part because I just don't use the tools regularly enough. The battery is always low when you pull it out after not using it for a few months. So you end up either not doing the repair now or pulling out a pneumatic or plug in tool to get...
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    Where to Source Soldering Iron Tips

    Yeah, I won't be returning the tips. Shipped from China for $12 there is no economical way to return/exchange them. I knew that when I pulled the trigger. I've heard of the Pinecil (I can't quite justify ordering a Pine Phone Pro yet, but, man I want to...). My soldering (Usually quick...
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    Where to Source Soldering Iron Tips

    It's a pretty plain, straight chisel tip. It's about 3.25" long and .188" in diameter. That would approximate 3/16". The picture distorts the length but 3 and 1/4 inches it is. I have not searched using the fractional size yet, so I may find some love there.
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    Where to Source Soldering Iron Tips

    @djans1397 Thank you for the ideas. I thought Radio Shack had gone the way of the video rental store, to be honest. I just looked at their site and the only tips they show that may be a match have no size information. They are just identified by their Radio Shack part number. They have...
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    Where to Source Soldering Iron Tips

    Hello, everyone! It has been a while since I have been around... 2007? Yikes! Anyway, moving swiftly on, I am having a very hard time finding soldering iron tips for my old Craftsman 45 watt soldering iron. I figure there should be enough people here who have soldering experience to...
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    Theater lighting

    MattK, You are evil. Pure evil.:broke:
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    Theater lighting

    I’m sorry for the long lapse in communication. I’ve been a little busy and I had to wait for my order to be filled on the second light. I also wanted a chance to work with the new lights before I shared my thoughts. After all, a new thing is always cool: But how does it work over time? I...
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    Theater lighting

    Gunner12, It's the one onthebeam had for sale on the buy/sell/trade. It should be a L1T Luxeon III. Hopefully it will arrive today or tomorrow. If it suits, I may use it for the pockt light. If not, I may use it for a gift. MattK, Thanks for the info. I'm getting closer. Tinkerbell...
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    Theater lighting

    Thank you all, again. You are helping me narrow things down and giving me new ideas. I hadn’t heard of some of these manufactures let alone their models. Thank you. Tinkerbell, the Pentagon Molle Light is quickly making it up the list as an essential item. The only issue light I have seen...
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    Theater lighting

    Thank you all for your input so far. The reason I reached out to you folks is I was getting a bad case of overload looking on the net for lights. You’ve helped narrow things down, a little. jbosman1013, thanks for the link but I was hoping for a little more specific guidance. I have looked...
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