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Weller WLC100 Soldering Station for Hobbyist and Do-It-Yourselfer |  | Brand: Weller
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $77.53
Buy New: $36.25
as of 11/23/2009 03:13 CST details
You Save: $41.28 (53%)
New (29) from $36.25
Seller: Electronix Express
Rating:  35 reviews
Media: Tools & Hardware
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 12.1 x 6.4 x 3.9
Natural sponge tip cleaning pad
Includes ST3 iron plated copper tip
UL listed, cUL version available
MPN: WLC100
Model: WLC100
UPC: 037103059963
EAN: 0037103059963
Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days
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| Features:
| • | On/Off switch with "power-on" indicator light. | | • | Variable power control produces 5-40 watts. | | • | Quality lightweight pencil iron with cushioned foam grip with replaceable heating element. | | • | ST3 iron-plated copper tip. | | • | UL listed. 7 year warranty |
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Product Description
Temperature Range: 900° F
Voltage Input/Output: 120 V/120 V
Wattage: 5 W - 40 W
Amazon.com Product Description
The Weller WLC100 Soldering Station includes everything you need to start using solder to join metals and create efficient, electrical connections. Designed with the hobbyist and the do-it-yourself enthusiast in mind, this kit features a high-quality, lightweight pencil iron with variable power control, a cushioned foam grip with a replaceable heating element, and a safety guard iron holder. And it’s from Weller, the world leader in soldering since 1945.  | The Weller WLC100 Soldering Station offers: - A lightweight pencil iron
- Power adjustment from 5 to 40 watts
- An ST3 iron-plated 1/8-inch screwdriver tip
- A built-in iron stand
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Weller offers a variety of compatible soldering iron tips. View larger. | 
A built-in holder keep your soldering iron ready to use. View larger. | 
A lightweight pencil iron is the heart of this system. View larger. | Durable, Easy-to-Control Pencil Iron
At the heart of the WLC100 Soldering Station is a high-quality lightweight pencil iron with an ST3 iron-plated copper tip. To ensure that you can work comfortably for long stretches of time, the iron has a cushioned foam grip that sits comfortably in your hand as you work. It has a replaceable heating element, so you can continue using the same iron for a long time to come. Easy-to-Adjust Variable Power Controls
Unlike many basic soldering kits, which can be difficult to adjust, the WLC100 features a variable power control that lets you adjust the power level from five to 40 watts with a simple turn of the knob on the base unit. This lets you choose the precise setting for each unique job that you tackle. The base also includes a "power-on" indicator light and on/off switch to help keep you from leaving a hot iron on accidentally. The workstation also provides a built-in iron stand to keep your workspace organized and a natural sponge tip cleaning pad to keep your tip ready to go at all times. High-Quality Accessories for Dependable Performance
The WLC100 includes an ST3 iron-plated 1/8-inch screwdriver tip. Weller also offers a wide array of compatible ST series tips to perform a variety of applications (additional tips are sold separately). All Weller tips are constructed of solid copper and plated with iron, as well as nickel and chromium to protect against corrosion and solder creep, helping to ensure that your tools perform reliably over time. Additionally, Weller tips are pre-tinned with tin/lead solder. This WLC100 Soldering Station is UL-listed, which means it has been tested and meets independent safety standards. It is backed by a one year warranty against manufacturer’s defects in material and workmanship.
What's in the Box
Soldering iron, ST3 tip, and base unit with built-in iron stand.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 35
 works very well. November 14, 2009
M. Yager (washington, DC)
Got this for my b-day, and I love it. It has a sponge built in to the set that works well. It will heat up wires fast enough to solder in about 3-5 seconds on high. The button lights up when turned on. The thing can heat up to soldering temperatures in 30-45 seconds from being cold in a 20 degree F garage. Although, for some reason the screwdriver tip that came with mine was malformed and had some kind of fiber melted into it that must have happened during the manufacturing process. I just clipped it off, but buy different kinds of tips for this thing. (not the one in the "buy these 3 items together" thing, apparently it does not work.) If you are soldering sensitive semiconductors, buy copper alligator clips to use as heatsinks to protect the things you are soldering. this gets a 9/10.
 Beware the 3-in-1 package July 24, 2009
Maverick
6 out of 14 found this review helpful
Weller WLC100 Soldering Station For Hobbyist And Do-It-Yourselfer
I'm writing to warn people not to buy the recommended offer with the conical tip and the desoldering braid, in addition to the Weller WLC100 soldering iron. They come from three destinations with three different shipping fees. The desoldering braid is offered by cs-sales : Educational, Science, Electronics, Toys, Test Equipment & Tools and I feel that they should be avoided at all cost since they're charging nine dollars even for shipping on a 99 cent product. This is criminal activity. In the long run this is deceptive on Amazon.Com's part, since at least when you do the one click purchase, you're not given this information, unless it is buried somewhere else on the page - and as ambassadors for these other companies they have been less than responsible and blatantly deceptive by this ommision. My rating is one star only because they won't put this through without that much, and is based on the package rather than the iron itself.
Nice iron July 12, 2009
Patrick (California)
This thing is great. The temperature adjustment is consistent. The overall feel is pretty good. I would recommend some 63/37 solder and a finer tip for all around soldering. It's been reliable and durable for months now.
 Adequate for non-critical soldering work June 14, 2009
Carl A. Maniscalco (San Diego, CA USA)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I have had one of these for years. While it is a decent little unit for simple kit building and the like, it's not the best choice for jobs where temperature control is important. Although it has a rheostat for adjusting temperature, it's not a true temperature-controlled soldering station and the tip temperature will run away if the hand piece is left unused in it's holder for too long, causing the tinning to oxidize. This means that you will be constantly re-tinning your tip, which gets frustrating after a while.
I would consider this an entry-level unit; if you're just starting out and aren't sure if you're really serious about electronics work, it's not a bad choice. If you're already serious, then you'll want to look for something better. Alas, this means an proportionally higher price, but you do get what you pay for.
Standard of the Industry June 8, 2009
Sharon Blodgett (Capulin, NM USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Weller WLC100 Soldering Station For Hobbyist And Do-It-Yourselfer
is just what it advertises itself to be; an extremely functional tool with variable heat settings and ease of operation. I would highly recommend it to the professional as well as the hobbyist. Weller has long been a trusted name in the industry and the WLC100 has confirmed my trust in their products.
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