[Amps] Metcal soldering iron and microscopes

[Steve Thompson]

On Monday 15 September 2003 16:53, John T. M. Lyles wrote:
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>.... I also got a Metcal RF soldering iron for about
> $25 from a local junk dealer. 
How to ruin someone's day!!! :-) I bought two of these for work, at full price 
:-(((

Seriously, I think they're great except that I've had several bits go 
intermittent long before they were worn out. I suspected the contacts in the 
handle but I'm far from certain.

Steve