[TowerTalk] Portable soldering iron

[Lux, Jim]

On 9/29/22 3:04 PM, n0tt1 at juno.com wrote:
> My 2-cents worth...hi..hi:
>
> I've used the propane torch soldering tip attachment.  They are quite
> large
> for small, "tight" spaces like on a 'Jones connector.  Even worse is the
> flame/heat that shoots out from the side holes that are just past the tip
> of the torch.
> Those can scorch the cable/wire insulation you are trying to solder.
> (That propane flame has to go somewhere.)  The good thing about the
> soldering
> tip is that it's large enough to hold a good soldering temp after the
> flame
> is turned off, at least for a few connections.
>
> Thanks to the other listers who have suggested other soldering
> tools...I'll
> check those out.
>
> 73,
> Charlie, N0TT


it doesn't solve the problem described here (Cinch-Jones connectors), 
but this is one reason that circular connectors (I like the circular 
plastic ones, but rectangular Molex are also good) with removable pins 
are nice.  You can attach the pin or socket to the wire separately, 
whether by crimp or solder, then insert it into the housing.