Geezzzzeeeee..................... It's all about technique, technique, technique! ! ! ! !
It is amazing how many hams dont have a clue how to slobber properly! ! !
It doesn't matter what kind of tools you have if you dont know the proper way to use it!! I have the good old Weller 100/140w gun that I use for just about all point to point wiring, prolly had it for somewhere around 40+ yearz.
Also got the big mutha Weller 240/325w gun for PL-259 shields and other mega slobbering jobs like slobbering coass braids to chassises.
One big No-No most people do is to apply the gun tip to the work while it is cold, pull the trigger, and wait for it to heat up. That is how you overheat and cook stuff! ! ! !
If what you are slobbering is temperature sensitive, you should pull the trigger first and allow the tip to heat up BEFORE touching it to the work. This way you can hit and go before you cook something to death. I've been doing it that way for beaucoup yearz without any problemz! ! ! ! ! !
The nice thing about a gun is that it is hot in a few seconds, and cooled back down in a minute or so. Less time to wait for it to heat up, and less time before it cant burn you anymore.
Both have their own set of advantages and disadvantages, it is up to YOU to pick the one that best suits the job at hand. I have both (and a torch as well) I will usually reach for the gun first!!
