Stained Glass Tools SOLDERING IRON CONTROL ~ FREE SHIP! CLEARANCE PRICE - LIFETIME WARRANTY - GREAT GIFT! Start Price USD 18.87 Current Price USD 18.87 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, October 30, 2008 End Time Saturday, November 29, 2008 Location Allentown, PA See more about 'Stained Glass Tools SOLDERING IRON CONTROL ~ FREE SHIP!' Description   STAINED GLASS SUPPLIES  ~ ~ SOLDERING IRON CONTROL ~ ~ BRAND NEW       If you have problems with your soldering not being smooth or your soldering iron tips burning out, then chances are you are not using a soldering iron control.  This will regulate the temperature on your soldering iron to just-the-right degree by the simple adjustment of a knob.    LIFE TIME GUARANTEE!   The soldering iron temperature controller is a rheostat & regulates the temperature of your soldering iron.  Plug the soldering iron into the controller.  Set the temperature dial to achieve the perfect temperature for soldering your project.  Allow 3 minutes for the iron to heat up.   Setting the temperature: Between 1-3 is a good setting for tinning copper foil edges, tacking foil pieces together, doing assembly work on boxes & lamps and tack soldering decorative wire & hooks to your projects.   Lead came soldering requires a setting between 3-6.  For lead came projects you want the iron to be hot enough to melt the solder into a free flowing liquid but not so hot that you melt the lead came beneath the solder.  Always test the temperature of the soldering iron by holding it on a scrap of lead came & count to 10.  If your iron melts the lead, then turn your rheostat down to a lower setting, wait 3-5 minutes & test your iron again.   Copper foil soldering requires a hotter setting between 6-10.  You want the solder to melt quickly & flow along the copper foil seams.  If your solder is not flowing smoothly & has a mushy consistency, you need to turn up the temperature.  An indication that your iron temperature is too hot is if the melted solder drips through your project seams and puddles on the back of your project.  Simply turn your iron to a lower setting, wait 3-5 minutes & resume soldering.  Your setting will also depend on how quickly you work.   With a little practice you will discover the perfect number setting you like for all your various soldering needs.  Always be sure to unplug your iron from the rheostat when not in use.                                                                                                                by Vicki Payne ~ ~ ~ Please check my feedback to assure yourself that you are dealing with a reputable seller!  Place a Bid!