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John E. Reiser

Hakko 808 tip?

Hi,

I've noticed that lots of folks on this list praise highly the Hakko 808 desoldering tool. My question is: which tip do you all use?

I own a Hakko 808, and find it too clumsy with the tip that comes with it to be much use for Elecraft and other kit boards. For example, I believe it would be completely useless for doing the 80-30 mod to the KX1. I have tried the tool, and don't like it. I hardly ever use it anymore. I have come to much prefer 1/10" Chem-wick for any desoldering that I have had to do.

It occurs to me that maybe with a longer or thinner tip the Hakko might live up to its reputation. But which one, and where does one acquire it?

Thanks and 73,

John, W2GW
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Doug Person

Re: Hakko 808 tip?

John,

There are finer tips for the Hakko 808. The A1003 tip is much smaller
(about half the diameter) than the standard one supplied. I have
rarely had to pull out the role of Chem-wick to get a component out -
but it happens occasionally.

http://www.tequipment.net/Hakko808.html#nozzles

73, Doug -- K0DXV

John Reiser wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I've noticed that lots of folks on this list praise highly the Hakko 808 desoldering tool. My question is: which tip do you all use?
>
> I own a Hakko 808, and find it too clumsy with the tip that comes with it to be much use for Elecraft and other kit boards. For example, I believe it would be completely useless for doing the 80-30 mod to the KX1. I have tried the tool, and don't like it. I hardly ever use it anymore. I have come to much prefer 1/10" Chem-wick for any desoldering that I have had to do.
>
> It occurs to me that maybe with a longer or thinner tip the Hakko might live up to its reputation. But which one, and where does one acquire it?
>
> Thanks and 73,
>
> John, W2GW
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Don Wilhelm-3

RE: Hakko 808 tip?

In reply to this post by John E. Reiser

John,

The Hakko A1394 extra long 1.0mm nozzle does a good job with the close
clearances found in the KX1. You can purchase he tips at
www.hmcelectronics.com and a variety of other places.

This long slender is not for normal use, but its long reach is necessary for
use in close quarters such as when doing the de-soldering for the KXB3080
option.

73,
Don W3FPR

> -----Original Message-----
>
> I've noticed that lots of folks on this list praise highly the
> Hakko 808 desoldering tool. My question is: which tip do you all use?
>
> I own a Hakko 808, and find it too clumsy with the tip that comes
> with it to be much use for Elecraft and other kit boards. For
> example, I believe it would be completely useless for doing the
> 80-30 mod to the KX1. I have tried the tool, and don't like it.
> I hardly ever use it anymore. I have come to much prefer 1/10"
> Chem-wick for any desoldering that I have had to do.
>
> It occurs to me that maybe with a longer or thinner tip the Hakko
> might live up to its reputation. But which one, and where does
> one acquire it?
>
>

Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604

Re: Hakko 808 tip?

In reply to this post by Doug Person

I've found the 1394 to be useful, too.

Do we have a photos area? I could put up a picture of the base I
constructed which is just a small chassis with the stock Hakko holder
screwed to it, a lighted AC switched socket so I don't have to
actually unplug the thing, and small screws up through the chassis to
act as posts to store the extra tips. It makes the 808 even more
convenient.

73, doug

Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2006 21:21:43 -0700
From: Doug Person <[hidden email]>

John,

There are finer tips for the Hakko 808. The A1003 tip is much smaller
(about half the diameter) than the standard one supplied. I have
rarely had to pull out the role of Chem-wick to get a component out -
but it happens occasionally.

http://www.tequipment.net/Hakko808.html#nozzles

73, Doug -- K0DXV

John Reiser wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I've noticed that lots of folks on this list praise highly the Hakko 808 desoldering tool. My question is: which tip do you all use?
>
> I own a Hakko 808, and find it too clumsy with the tip that comes with it to be much use for Elecraft and other kit boards. For example, I believe it would be completely useless for doing the 80-30 mod to the KX1. I have tried the tool, and don't like it. I hardly ever use it anymore. I have come to much prefer 1/10" Chem-wick for any desoldering that I have had to do.
>
> It occurs to me that maybe with a longer or thinner tip the Hakko might live up to its reputation. But which one, and where does one acquire it?
>
> Thanks and 73,
>
> John, W2GW
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Doug Person

Re: Hakko 808 tip?

In reply to this post by Don Wilhelm-3

Don - I wasn't able to find the A1394 tip at your suggested link. I
even used their Quick Search with no joy. I think I could use one of
those tips, too.

73, Doug -- K0DXV

Don Wilhelm wrote:

> John,
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>
> The Hakko A1394 extra long 1.0mm nozzle does a good job with the close
> clearances found in the KX1. You can purchase he tips at
> www.hmcelectronics.com and a variety of other places.
>
> This long slender is not for normal use, but its long reach is necessary for
> use in close quarters such as when doing the de-soldering for the KXB3080
> option.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>>
>> I've noticed that lots of folks on this list praise highly the
>> Hakko 808 desoldering tool. My question is: which tip do you all use?
>>
>> I own a Hakko 808, and find it too clumsy with the tip that comes
>> with it to be much use for Elecraft and other kit boards. For
>> example, I believe it would be completely useless for doing the
>> 80-30 mod to the KX1. I have tried the tool, and don't like it.
>> I hardly ever use it anymore. I have come to much prefer 1/10"
>> Chem-wick for any desoldering that I have had to do.
>>
>> It occurs to me that maybe with a longer or thinner tip the Hakko
>> might live up to its reputation. But which one, and where does
>> one acquire it?
>>
>>
>>
>
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Jack Smith-6

Re: Hakko 808 tip?

In reply to this post by Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604

Doug:

If you send me the photo, I'll put it up in the Construction area of
www.cliftonlaboratories.com as it might be of interest to Z90 builders
as well.

Jack

Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 wrote:

> I've found the 1394 to be useful, too.
>
> Do we have a photos area? I could put up a picture of the base I
> constructed which is just a small chassis with the stock Hakko holder
> screwed to it, a lighted AC switched socket so I don't have to
> actually unplug the thing, and small screws up through the chassis to
> act as posts to store the extra tips. It makes the 808 even more
> convenient.
>
> 73, doug
>
> Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2006 21:21:43 -0700
> From: Doug Person <[hidden email]>
>
> John,
>
> There are finer tips for the Hakko 808. The A1003 tip is much smaller
> (about half the diameter) than the standard one supplied. I have
> rarely had to pull out the role of Chem-wick to get a component out -
> but it happens occasionally.
>
> http://www.tequipment.net/Hakko808.html#nozzles
>
> 73, Doug -- K0DXV
>
> John Reiser wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> > I've noticed that lots of folks on this list praise highly the Hakko 808 desoldering tool. My question is: which tip do you all use?
> >
> > I own a Hakko 808, and find it too clumsy with the tip that comes with it to be much use for Elecraft and other kit boards. For example, I believe it would be completely useless for doing the 80-30 mod to the KX1. I have tried the tool, and don't like it. I hardly ever use it anymore. I have come to much prefer 1/10" Chem-wick for any desoldering that I have had to do.
> >
> > It occurs to me that maybe with a longer or thinner tip the Hakko might live up to its reputation. But which one, and where does one acquire it?
> >
> > Thanks and 73,
> >
> > John, W2GW
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Don Wilhelm-3

RE: Hakko 808 tip?

In reply to this post by Doug Person

Doug,

Well, I just checked and they do not list it on their website. I would give
them a phone call to see if they still carry it. You will find pleasant
folks at the other end of the phone line.

73,
Don W3FPR

> -----Original Message-----
>
> Don - I wasn't able to find the A1394 tip at your suggested link. I
> even used their Quick Search with no joy. I think I could use one of
> those tips, too.
>
> 73, Doug -- K0DXV
>
> Don Wilhelm wrote:
>
> > The Hakko A1394 extra long 1.0mm nozzle does a good job with the close
> > clearances found in the KX1. You can purchase he tips at
> > www.hmcelectronics.com and a variety of other places.
> >
> > This long slender is not for normal use, but its long reach is
> necessary for
> > use in close quarters such as when doing the de-soldering for
> the KXB3080
> > option.
> >
> > 73,
> > Don W3FPR
> >
>

John E. Reiser

Re: Hakko 808 tip?

Hi Doug,

Ken, K3IU kindly sent me this link.

http://shop.kiesub.com/Search.bok?category=Solder+Equipment%3ADesolder+N

73,

John, W2GW

----- Original Message -----
From: "Don Wilhelm" <[hidden email]>
To: "Doug Person" <[hidden email]>
Cc: <[hidden email]>
Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2006 7:21 AM
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Hakko 808 tip?

> Doug,
>
> Well, I just checked and they do not list it on their website. I would
> give
> them a phone call to see if they still carry it. You will find pleasant
> folks at the other end of the phone line.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>>
>> Don - I wasn't able to find the A1394 tip at your suggested link. I
>> even used their Quick Search with no joy. I think I could use one of
>> those tips, too.
>>
>> 73, Doug -- K0DXV
>>
>> Don Wilhelm wrote:
>>
>> > The Hakko A1394 extra long 1.0mm nozzle does a good job with the close
>> > clearances found in the KX1. You can purchase he tips at
>> > www.hmcelectronics.com and a variety of other places.
>> >
>> > This long slender is not for normal use, but its long reach is
>> necessary for
>> > use in close quarters such as when doing the de-soldering for
>> the KXB3080
>> > option.
>> >
>> > 73,
>> > Don W3FPR
>> >
>>
>
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KB5DXY

Re: Hakko 808 tip?

In reply to this post by Don Wilhelm-3

Don Wilhelm wrote:
> Doug,
>
> Well, I just checked and they do not list it on their website.
>
This tip is available at
http://shop.kiesub.com/Categories.bok?category=Solder+Equipment

73
Larry
KB5DXY
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Tom Hammond-3

RE: Hakko 808 tip?

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Check:

http://shop.kiesub.com/Search.bok?category=Solder+Equipment%3ADesolder+Nozzles

73,

Tom Hammond N0SS

Don Wilhelm wrote:

>Doug,
>
>Well, I just checked and they do not list it on their website. I would give
>them a phone call to see if they still carry it. You will find pleasant
>folks at the other end of the phone line.
>
>73,
>Don W3FPR
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> >
> > Don - I wasn't able to find the A1394 tip at your suggested link. I
> > even used their Quick Search with no joy. I think I could use one of
> > those tips, too.
> >
> > 73, Doug -- K0DXV
> >
> > Don Wilhelm wrote:
> >
> > > The Hakko A1394 extra long 1.0mm nozzle does a good job with the close
> > > clearances found in the KX1. You can purchase he tips at
> > > www.hmcelectronics.com and a variety of other places.
> > >
> > > This long slender is not for normal use, but its long reach is
> > necessary for
> > > use in close quarters such as when doing the de-soldering for
> > the KXB3080
> > > option.
> > >
> > > 73,
> > > Don W3FPR

srife

Re: Hakko 808 tip?

In reply to this post by Jack Smith-6

I'd also like to see what you have put together, Doug. I have trouble keeping mine from tipping over on the bench. I thought about anchoring it to the table.

Stan
W5EWA

Jack Smith <[hidden email]> wrote:
Doug:

If you send me the photo, I'll put it up in the Construction area of
www.cliftonlaboratories.com as it might be of interest to Z90 builders
as well.

Jack

Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 wrote:

> I've found the 1394 to be useful, too.
>
> Do we have a photos area? I could put up a picture of the base I
> constructed which is just a small chassis with the stock Hakko holder
> screwed to it, a lighted AC switched socket so I don't have to
> actually unplug the thing, and small screws up through the chassis to
> act as posts to store the extra tips. It makes the 808 even more
> convenient.
>
> 73, doug
>
> Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2006 21:21:43 -0700
> From: Doug Person
>
> John,
>
> There are finer tips for the Hakko 808. The A1003 tip is much smaller
> (about half the diameter) than the standard one supplied. I have
> rarely had to pull out the role of Chem-wick to get a component out -
> but it happens occasionally.
>
> http://www.tequipment.net/Hakko808.html#nozzles
>
> 73, Doug -- K0DXV
>
> John Reiser wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> > I've noticed that lots of folks on this list praise highly the Hakko 808 desoldering tool. My question is: which tip do you all use?
> >
> > I own a Hakko 808, and find it too clumsy with the tip that comes with it to be much use for Elecraft and other kit boards. For example, I believe it would be completely useless for doing the 80-30 mod to the KX1. I have tried the tool, and don't like it. I hardly ever use it anymore. I have come to much prefer 1/10" Chem-wick for any desoldering that I have had to do.
> >
> > It occurs to me that maybe with a longer or thinner tip the Hakko might live up to its reputation. But which one, and where does one acquire it?
> >
> > Thanks and 73,
> >
> > John, W2GW
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Jack Smith-6

Re: Hakko 808 tip?

I've posted Doug, N6TQS's, photos and description of his Hakko 808
mounting box at
http://www.cliftonlaboratories.com/construction_updates.htm. It in the
15 November 2006 entry.

Very nice job!

Of course, you are welcome to read the rest of that page and the rest of
the site as well.

Jack K8ZOA

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