The Equipment
Weller:
This is a solid-point tool that I rarely use any more. If I do, I use it with the 'Solid Black' technique for larger designs that would otherwise overload my other tools. It is a very simple tool with no power regulation. Its advantage is that, its tip being solid, keeps a relatively constant temperature throughout the burning session.
This is a solid-point tool that I rarely use any more. If I do, I use it with the 'Solid Black' technique for larger designs that would otherwise overload my other tools. It is a very simple tool with no power regulation. Its advantage is that, its tip being solid, keeps a relatively constant temperature throughout the burning session.
PYRO R200:
This is also a solid-point tool but with regulated output power. I use it with all techniques, but especially with the 'Uniform Shading' technique; its tip being solid, it tends to keep a relatively constant temperature and is therefore more suitable for shading larger areas.
This is also a solid-point tool but with regulated output power. I use it with all techniques, but especially with the 'Uniform Shading' technique; its tip being solid, it tends to keep a relatively constant temperature and is therefore more suitable for shading larger areas.
Peter Child:
This is a 'Hot Wire' tool with regulated output power. It is the tool I use the most because of the variety of tips that it offers. Also, its output power can be very finely regulated for optimal results. Its only disadvantage is that its tips, being made of wire, have a limited thermal capacity and creating uniform shades on larger areas can sometimes be a challenge.
This is a 'Hot Wire' tool with regulated output power. It is the tool I use the most because of the variety of tips that it offers. Also, its output power can be very finely regulated for optimal results. Its only disadvantage is that its tips, being made of wire, have a limited thermal capacity and creating uniform shades on larger areas can sometimes be a challenge.
