Topic: New Cold Heat soldering irons

[F.O.Bean]

i have the 'powered by cold heat' one and it works damn well for 20 bucks or whatever they cost, and it really does cool down THAT quick, its crazy

havent done too much w/ it, but it works like a charm

you can also buy diff tips for them

[BCostigan]

My GF actually saw the infomercial for this thing and got me one for Christmas!     I tested it out and it works....but not great.  Definatly a great thing to have in a gear bag for a pinch but NOT a soldering gun to use at home on DIY projects.

[keepongoin]

My GF actually saw the infomercial for this thing and got me one for Christmas!     I tested it out and it works....but not great.  Definatly a great thing to have in a gear bag for a pinch but NOT a soldering gun to use at home on DIY projects.

i bought one for myself at costco - it is Coleman brand there - definatley agree with you... not for any extensive soldering, but in a pinch it would be OK.

[JAH]

I collect full sized upright arcade games.

What games do you have? 

I have a buddy collects those.  here's his collection:  http://www.peterhirschberg.com/arcade/gameroom.htm

that's awsome!...I loved playing Joust..he even has Tron!...as for Pinball games ...I was into Firepower and Seawitch...2 of the fastest games areound...PLUS he has a change machine    Does he have a bear tap too

[Lil Kim Jong-Il]

He's been collecting and restoring games for a long time.  I have not been out to the new house to see that room.  But the last house was awesome and this is beyond that one.

[Tall Adam]

I collect full sized upright arcade games.

What games do you have? 

I have a buddy collects those.  here's his collection:  http://www.peterhirschberg.com/arcade/gameroom.htm

that's awsome!...I loved playing Joust..he even has Tron!...as for Pinball games ...I was into Firepower and Seawitch...2 of the fastest games areound...PLUS he has a change machine    Does he have a bear tap too

a bear tap? thats a scary thought...

[Lil Kim Jong-Il]

a bear tap? thats a scary thought...

But tastey.

[BobW]

Beer trap or bear tap ?   

Oh, yeah why I stopped into the thread:
Cold Heat Reviewed (sort of)

[rokpunk]

cold heat = sux0r   

[dr.ph0b]

cold heat = sux0r   

i have to agree.. its a peice of crapola.  i wouldnt even want to use it if i was "in a pinch"  seriously. maybe its _ok_ for big appliances like they show on the 'mercial. but for cables or anything were you need to be accurate, or clean, its complete garbage.  the tips are very brittle and break easily, and if you have it making contact (melting solder) for more than a few seconds. the tip does get hot to the touch after u turn it off.   I even tried the conical tips thinking they would be good for preciseness.. pfft, they suck worse. 

lesson-learned.  if the product is good quality, it wouldnt need to put on an infomercial. 

[plucks]

WARNINGS: 
• This product, when used for soldering and similar applications, produces chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects (or other reproductive harm) 
• Work only in a dry area that is free from flammable materials 
• Do not attempt to touch the tip of a hot soldering iron or remove solder from its surface with your hands 
• Store the soldering iron in a dry, secure place where children cannot reach it