LIDL Soldering Stations - £8.99

[Jumpy07]

Thur 23rd Jan 2014

http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/SID-9726455C-56398389/www_lidl_uk/hs.xsl/our-offers-2491.htm?action=showDetail&id=9332



£8.99

[barneyg]

Barstewards ... now I';ve got to go and get a couple of those :)

[dp106]

Surely thats not going to be much good at that price?!

[Jake Bullit]

Big pansy wearing gloves for soldering

[guest325]

Surely thats not going to be much good at that price?!

With a 3 year warranty like most of their stuff you can';t go wrong, I';ve had their Hedge-cutters, a Strimmer, a Lawn mower and loads of small electrical stuff all at silly cheap prices - I have yet to have one fail (shouldn';t have said that should I  ::)  ::)  ::) )?

[andythilo]

At 1:20 he';s made his own FPV antenna!

[HowDoIfly]

At 1:20 he';s made his own FPV antenna!

I thought that but had to go fullscreen to be sure - it';s flower art, silver soldering.

This item is worth the money but I';m bothered about replacement tips, I don';t like the two supplied and would want a source for more.

[andythilo]

I thought that but had to go fullscreen to be sure - it';s flower art, silver soldering.

This item is worth the money but I';m bothered about replacement tips, I don';t like the two supplied and would want a source for more.

Twas a joke, I was being sarcastic  

[flybywire]

For that money I';d expect temperature control!

[Matt101]

1-5  What more do you want?!?!

[flybywire]

1-5  What more do you want?!?!

Lol!  I missed that!  Praise to the Lidl-meister 

[Matt101]

Couple of quid for the 2 rolls of solder. Got to be worth a punt at that price.

[Jumpy07]

Picked one up today.. they had loads of the at Clydebank..

Must admit.. well impressed with it for the money..  not really designed for fine work.. but more general use.

[guest325]

Picked up mine earlier and already tried it - excellent for general soldering but fine stuff wouldn';t be easy; good job I';ve got a tiny pencil 12W one!

[kilby]

On this side of the Irish sea they are charging 11.50 for it

Buggers are charging the equivalent to 8.99 down south.

Nice to be exploited yet again

[Gadget Man]

I bought one today, it';s not bad for the money but the one thing I didn';t like is the way the tips are threaded and screw into the iron.
I reckon it';s going to be fun trying to change tips after a few heat cycles.
I';ve screwed mine in with copper grease which should help a bit.

[cgcrute]

Spare tips for the next 4 people who order...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271380265531


Although it';s almost worth buying spare soldering stations just for the tips!!!

[flybywire]

I understand from pro ';soldering circles'; that the hollow tips that contain a carbon rod (like the Maplin one I have) are best for rapid temp changes, although for that sub £10 price it';s fine for occasional soldering tasks?

[SkyMonster]

I bought two. Not sure there even worth the £9. First tip burnt out after three F450 builds and the temp goes right out of it when you try to solder anything slightly demanding. Takening them back tomorrow.

[Hands0n]

Of course, thats the good thing about Lidl and Aldi - anything goes wrong, take it back, the money is returned without quibble!  Makes me wonder how they ever make a profit sometimes.