new toy-instant heat/cold cordless solder gun

rosconey · « **on:** 5 Jul 2004, 08:40 pm »

https://www.asseenontvnetwork.com/vcc/coldheat/coldheat/115261/
just saw on the tv thought you guys might like it

Tonto Yoder · « **Reply #1 on:** 5 Jul 2004, 10:15 pm »

Can I get that with four easy payments of just $5.99? But you're gonna hafta throw in a Ron Popeil pocket fisherman to sweeten the deal. And some of those knives that cut tin cans.

Carlman · « **Reply #2 on:** 6 Jul 2004, 12:33 am »

If it works, I think it'd be quite handy. $20 plus you get a free stripper. I think my bachelor party was the last time I got a free stripper!

The only thing that really bothered me was this piece from the site:

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"How does the technology work?"

Well, for the most part the answer is ‘magic'.....

I would've bought one except I don't believe in magic.

WerTicus · « **Reply #3 on:** 11 Jul 2004, 08:08 am »

looks coolies i can imagine all the awesome dry joints ill be getting later

they are NOT soldering properly thats for sure... the solder may melt ... sure but its not flowing around the joints properly if they are doing it that fast!

mgalusha · « **Reply #4 on:** 11 Jul 2004, 08:49 pm »

I saw the ad for this on TV last week. Here's a lively tidbit from the FAQ.

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2. Are there kinds of soldering jobs for which the tool is not recommended?
We do not recommend it for soldering of large metallic components that require a lot of heat transfer or for soldering sensitive electronic components that may be damaged by fast-rising temperatures or high electrical current. (Momentary high-amperage current will be created during active soldering.)

Just think of how good that would be on some MOSFET's.

WerTicus · « **Reply #5 on:** 11 Jul 2004, 11:51 pm »

i thought that was how it worked... when they said 'but when it touches metal'