Homeade Weller soldering gun tips DIY

[@jeffs555cc]

I have had a 8200 100/140W for 50 years, and have been using #12 wire as tips for a very long time. I had need of several different shaped tips that I could change out quickly, but only had one set of nuts. Didn't want to wait for shipping and pay close to $10 for each set of 2 nuts. I measured the nuts(really hollow screws) and they were 5/16-24 threads. I found some 5/16-24 brake bleed screws at O'reilly Auto at $2.29/2 or $7.50/10 (H9403). A few minutes with a hacksaw cut off the closed end below the threads and they work like a champ. Could cut off the nipple and shorten the threads to make them the same length as the Weller nuts, but they work fine without shortening them

[@mikecollins6378]

I have a old Weller iron and I just made tip and it works great. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@rogertyler3237]

I like the Weller soldering guns with the Philip's Head screws over the nuts used in Soldering guns in the 60's & 70's I never had any luck with those I had my weller for about 5 years & I never had any trouble with it.

[@robococco5059]

Great background music, mate!

[@carlene5cats]

I put a double twist on the tip which makes it last much longer. Otherwise I only get about 1 days use on my homemade tips.

[@jimdean294]

So tired of all shit out there myself. This bs with china has GOT to STOP

[@billsmith7673]

I'm sick of the China shit, too.

[@N2RI1]

I use 10 gauge as even that gets soft in use. I made a figure 8 branding iron for rubber tires security ID

[@L337g4m3r]

The problem with using wire is that it doesn't have that bulb on the end. That thickness of the bulb helps longevity because the solder and flux eats at the tip while using. The wire is so thin that it eats through and fails quickly because there is no mass there. Yes it is cheaper but you will be changing those tips much more often, which is a hassle.

[@carlene5cats]

Twist the tip 2 turns it will last alot longer.

[@Alan-tn6de]

Older everything is always built better….

[@UncleFjester]

How do you put it on?

[@watcher818]

Slip the nuts on, cut the ends evenly and then bend a 90 degree on each lead. Bend at about 3/8" worth, Insert the leads through the holes, inside out, then thread the nuts and tighten.

[@jeremywalker666]

Clear eyes, wow

[@BurblyWurbly]

Nice vid. Talking! lelz

[@AS-ug2vq]

12AWG approx. = 2mm in diameter. Since the guy is America, I hope he means 12AWG when he says 12 gauge.

[@ktoon1733]

The resistance of copper is too low. You will damage your iron.

[@rachavya]

1. Your comment implies that the Weller replacement tips are made from something OTHER than pure copper. Can you verify that? 2. For the sake of argument, let's assume that Weller tips are made of something with twice the resistance per inch of copper. It seems to me that if one uses copper wire to replace a genuine part, it would simply have to be cut to twice the length, and thus the impedance would be the same, and the gun would be safe. 3. If someone has a fresh Weller tip handy, could measure its resistance, and then post the result, we DIYers could take it from there.

[@bazemk5111979]

@@rachavya all soldering tips are copper with plating, doubt the plating adds to the resistance factor only towards oxidizing resistance a bit

[@Docv400]

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[@XBANGARANGX]

I have this exact one