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TheBum · 01-20-2014, 05:35 PM

http://www.progressiverc.com/progres...ing-stand.html

This seems like a good idea to me. I've seen the ones made out of aluminum and thought it was a pretty stupid idea to use a heat conducting material. A block of wood would work to seat the bullet while soldering, but the arm this stand has on it would make cold solder joints highly unlikely because it would allow the wire to stay absolutely still while the solder solidifies.

Does anybody know the maximum diameter of bullet it will handle? Specifically, will it handle 6mm bullets?

mtuccio · 01-20-2014, 06:13 PM

I use one of these and it works great: http://www.helidirect.com/rc-logger-...nd-p-30238.hdx

Really nice having the lighted magnifier for working on certain things and small stuff...

Otto Rotation · 01-20-2014, 06:19 PM

Yes, I think it's great. Comes with a nice little storage bag, too.

Glenn Goodlett · 01-20-2014, 07:36 PM

I like mine too. It helps when soldering deans, EC5s, bullets, etc.

Edit: The biggest hole is 10mm. I just measured it. Third hole from the biggest is 6mm.

The big diameter black plastic nut (see photo in post #1) broke almost immediately. I replaced it with a wing nut and big OD washer. Not a big deal, I'd still recommend the device.

TheBum · 01-20-2014, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goodlett

I like mine too. It helps when soldering deans, EC5s, bullets, etc.

Edit: The biggest hole is 10mm. I just measured it.

Thanks. It would be nice if that kind of information was on Progressive's site. The video they made helps some, but it's still lacking.

TheBum · 01-20-2014, 07:43 PM

Did anybody plurge for the extra arm? I don't see where you'd really need it unless you were doing something other than soldering.

4cyclic · 01-20-2014, 07:46 PM

Did get the second hand. I like and it's easy to adjust with the rotating locking collar.
Nice jig and high quality.

trickybit · 01-20-2014, 07:47 PM

I bought one. It's a luxury item (i.e., extravagance). It was great for some EC5s and deans.

I bought the extra arm, too. It's an extravagance purchase, so why not? IIRC I actually used it the one night I used the tool.

You can muddle through with cheaper solutions, for sure.

Jim

dchekas · 01-20-2014, 08:14 PM

Very nice tool. I use mine virtually everytime I break out the soldering iron.

Flooznie · 01-20-2014, 10:13 PM

I've been using thejigsup soldering stand for my EC5's and deans. Works awesome, no issues.
http://thejigsup.net/

01-20-2014, 05:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
TheBum HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2007	Anybody tried the ProgressRC soldering stand? http://www.progressiverc.com/progres...ing-stand.html This seems like a good idea to me. I've seen the ones made out of aluminum and thought it was a pretty stupid idea to use a heat conducting material. A block of wood would work to seat the bullet while soldering, but the arm this stand has on it would make cold solder joints highly unlikely because it would allow the wire to stay absolutely still while the solder solidifies. Does anybody know the maximum diameter of bullet it will handle? Specifically, will it handle 6mm bullets? __________________ Alan (just call me "Bum"; no need to be so formal) HeliFreak Support Protos Max Evo 700 (Brain 2), Protos Max V2 770 (iKON 2), Synergy 516 (Brain 2), Oxy 2 (Falcon 12) Graupner MZ-32 Experience is something you gain only after you need it. I wouldn't mind social media so much if it didn't involve people.

01-20-2014, 06:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
mtuccio Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2011	I use one of these and it works great: http://www.helidirect.com/rc-logger-...nd-p-30238.hdx Really nice having the lighted magnifier for working on certain things and small stuff... __________________ OXY / Lynx Team Pilot

01-20-2014, 06:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
Otto Rotation Registered Users Join Date: May 2013	Yes, I think it's great. Comes with a nice little storage bag, too. __________________ Low speed, high drag

01-20-2014, 07:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
Glenn Goodlett Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ridgecrest, CA	I like mine too. It helps when soldering deans, EC5s, bullets, etc. Edit: The biggest hole is 10mm. I just measured it. Third hole from the biggest is 6mm. The big diameter black plastic nut (see photo in post #1) broke almost immediately. I replaced it with a wing nut and big OD washer. Not a big deal, I'd still recommend the device. Last edited by Glenn Goodlett; 01-20-2014 at 07:46 PM.. Reason: add

01-20-2014, 07:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
TheBum HF Support Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2007	Did anybody plurge for the extra arm? I don't see where you'd really need it unless you were doing something other than soldering. __________________ Alan (just call me "Bum"; no need to be so formal) HeliFreak Support Protos Max Evo 700 (Brain 2), Protos Max V2 770 (iKON 2), Synergy 516 (Brain 2), Oxy 2 (Falcon 12) Graupner MZ-32 Experience is something you gain only after you need it. I wouldn't mind social media so much if it didn't involve people.

01-20-2014, 07:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
4cyclic Registered Users Join Date: May 2004 Location: Northern Vermont	Did get the second hand. I like and it's easy to adjust with the rotating locking collar. Nice jig and high quality.

01-20-2014, 07:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
trickybit Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Sep 2007	I bought one. It's a luxury item (i.e., extravagance). It was great for some EC5s and deans. I bought the extra arm, too. It's an extravagance purchase, so why not? IIRC I actually used it the one night I used the tool. You can muddle through with cheaper solutions, for sure. Jim __________________ PRÔTOS 500 Plastic, Logo 550SX/600SX, PRÔTOS Max2 up and flying! Team MSH USA, Team Cyclone, Team Xnova

01-20-2014, 08:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
dchekas Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Sep 2006	Very nice tool. I use mine virtually everytime I break out the soldering iron. __________________ Team Align Enterprise Hobby Facebook Align Part Finder YouTube Channel

01-20-2014, 10:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
Flooznie Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2012	I've been using thejigsup soldering stand for my EC5's and deans. Works awesome, no issues. http://thejigsup.net/ __________________ SAB Goblin 700 Silver V-bar Pro Gaui X5 Blue V-bar Pro DX9

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