| Weller WLC100 Soldering Station for Hobbyist and Do-It-Yourselfer |  | Brand: Weller
List Price: $77.53
Buy New: $39.99
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Rating:  46 reviews
Media: Tools & Hardware
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Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 12.1 x 6.4 x 3.9
MPN: WLC100
Model: WLC100
UPC: 371030599636
EAN: 0037103059963
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 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:
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 THIS IS THE ONE TO GET! February 18, 2005
FOX (USA)
84 out of 87 found this review helpful
Many years ago when I got this iron, it was only $30, and I see it has almost doubled in price, but STILL FAR BELOW the cost of the other Weller soldering iron stations!
And there is really no other reason to get the other ones, when one of the elements goes bad on the other ones, you have to pay more than the price of this whole station just to replace the element! This one doesn't have any element, you just replace the tip, which you can get at any Radio Shack for a dollar or two tops. And I still have not needed to replace the tip on this one after years of use, since I keep the tip nice and tinned.
This heats up nice and fast, is always reliable, just as good as any of the BLUE ones that cost three and four times the cost that the same company sells, and has never let me down.
Get it now, before they raise the price any more!
Once you get it, it should last a lifetime.
Perfect June 4, 2008
Radio Guy (Denver)
24 out of 25 found this review helpful
I purchased this needing to do a very delicate (several hour long) solder job, and I needed more than just the little handheld I keep around the house. I used to work professionally in the electronics repair business, but had long since gotten rid of my tools.
This is a very well built soldering station that really holds up. If you are a beginner or professional, you will appreciate the ease of use and nice soldering this station allows you to do. The temperature control makes it great for a multitude of projects.
In short, don't be fooled by the low price. This station will perform as well as any $100.00+ unit out there.
weller soldering station wlc100 February 28, 2008
Michael E. Burton (westminster, sc.)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
this item works very well. run it at 50% for most PCB work. this item is a guality unit and has all the power you need. very affordable for a new unit.
Exactly what it says it is. May 21, 2009
Lee Uzzell (West Texas)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I use a Weller WES51 Weller WES51 Analog Soldering Station, Power Unit, Soldering Pencil, Stand and Sponge at work doing work on circuit boards. I've got probably 24 hours of use on the WES51 so far. I bought the WLC100 for use at home on hobby and DIY work because it is half the price of the WES51. The biggest differences I have seen being: The WLC100 takes MUCH longer to reach operating temperature(but the WES51 only takes 20-30 seconds) and doesn't have the same ability to hold operating temperature when doing large joints. With that said, it's as solid a unit as I've used besides my WES51 and can get every job done that should be needed by a hobbyist. If you are planning to use this for long periods of professional work, I suggest going stepping up, but for smaller jobs this is the station to get.
It works May 7, 2007
Brian Dugas (Baton Rouge, LA USA)
18 out of 21 found this review helpful
This is my first soldering station purchase. After reading several reviews on different products, this one seemed to be the most favorable. It hasn't let me down yet. It only comes with one screwdriver tip. I found some extra tips on Amazon.
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