I've seen the Pinecil around for a while and decided to upgrade to upgrade from my Weller WLC100. Holy smokes is this thing amazing! I always thought that my Weller was a great iron because of all the rave reviews and I was just inept at soldering. The very first time I used the Pinecil I was blown away and how nice and easy soldering went. I can never go back.
PROS:
* Heats up in seconds
* Very comfortable to use
* The small size makes soldering in small spaces a breeze
* You can power it with a all kinds of different power supplies
* Works with TS-100 tips
CONS:
* The included tip isn't the best for general soldering. I ended up getting a TS-D24 tip and now it's about perfect.
* The tension screw that keeps in the tip requires a tiny screwdriver that's not included and is annoying to deal with. I just replaced it with a M2x4mm thumb screw and it works great.
It's completely bare bones and requires you to have your own power supply, but I absolutely love it. I've told all my friends that they need to get one.
| Brand | PINE64 |
|---|---|
| Specific Uses For Product | Residential Use |
| Wattage | 36 watts |
| Special Feature | Portable |
| Included Components | USB |
| Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
| Style | Pencil |
| Item Length | 155 Millimeters |
| Item Weight | 60 Grams |
| Upper Temperature Rating | 400 Degrees Celsius |
| Head Style | soldering tip |
| Burner type | Ceramic |
| UPC | 850796007840 |
| Manufacturer | PINE64 |
| Part Number | PINECIL-BB2 |
| Item Weight | 2.12 ounces |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | PINECIL-BB2 |
| Size | Small |
| Material | stainless_steel, pine, iron, carbon |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Special Features | Portable |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
