[SEL] American Beauty

[Mark Shulaw]

Hi George, Your original email finally came through to me. !! YAHHHH
  These old electric coppers are really nice to use. I have two or 
three of the 300 W AB irons. As well as numerous smaller ones.  I 
have one of their 550 Watt monsters. What a beauty to solder tank 
seams with or solder large electrical connections. I see no reason 
why you could not make your own tip and use it. It might erode faster 
then the modern tips but it can't be any worse then the original tip 
that likely was solid copper on the one you have.
  I know a fellow who used to rep a brand of Solder coppers years ago 
and I know he still has some parts. I do not remember if it was 
American Beauty or not. Will check and let you know if he has what 
you need.    Mark

At 10:39 AM 11/16/2010, you wrote:
>Was in a second hand store this weekend and bought an American 
>Beauty 300w soldering iron for $3.  Unfortunately it was missing the 
>tip, but when I plugged it in to test it, it did heat up.  You can 
>still buy new American Beauty soldering irons and replacement tips, 
>but the new replacement tip for the 300w one is around $50 plus 
>shipping.  I'm thinking of just taking a piece of 7/8" C100 copper 
>rod and making my own tip.  I know a pure copper tip won't last as 
>long, but should still work.
>
>Anyone on the list have one of these big soldering irons?  Also any 
>comments on just using some C100 copper to make a tip?
>
>George
>
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Mark Shulaw
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