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Soldering Stn Bites the Dust...Time to Replace

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lbailey

Soldering Stn Bites the Dust...Time to Replace

My soldering station which is an off-brand has bitten the dust so I'm
looking for a new, name-brand, IC-safe, temp controlled tip station. Any
recommendations for model...Hakko or Weller? I'm hoping to keep my
expenditure to $125 or less.

Need to get the solder heated up & back on the DSP unit.

73 de K5AVJ, Lynn
(K2#1411)
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Jack Smith-6

Re: Soldering Stn Bites the Dust...Time to Replace

I've been very pleased with Hakko 936, to the point where I bought two
stations so I didn't have to keep switching between the macro and micro
irons.

Jack K8ZOA

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> My soldering station which is an off-brand has bitten the dust so I'm
> looking for a new, name-brand, IC-safe, temp controlled tip station. Any
> recommendations for model...Hakko or Weller? I'm hoping to keep my
> expenditure to $125 or less.
>
> Need to get the solder heated up & back on the DSP unit.
>
> 73 de K5AVJ, Lynn
> (K2#1411)
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KK7P

Re: Soldering Stn Bites the Dust...Time to Replace

In reply to this post by lbailey

> My soldering station which is an off-brand has bitten the dust so I'm
> looking for a new, name-brand, IC-safe, temp controlled tip station. Any
> recommendations for model...Hakko or Weller? I'm hoping to keep my
> expenditure to $125 or less.

I have a pair of Hakko 936 and use them for everything. I also have an
Edsyn 951SX which works well, but I prefer the Hakko.

If you aren't looking for a station, but just a very good iron, the
Edsyn CL1080 would be my choice.

73,

Lyle KK7P

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Ron D'Eau Claire-2

RE: Soldering Stn Bites the Dust...Time to Replace

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I'll add my endorsement of the Hakko 936. I like being able to change tip
temperatures in a couple of seconds with the twist of a knob.

Ron AC7AC

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I've been very pleased with Hakko 936, to the point where I bought two
stations so I didn't have to keep switching between the macro and micro
irons.

Jack K8ZOA

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Jeff Kinzli

Re: Soldering Stn Bites the Dust...Time to Replace

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I used a Weller WES51, and was pleased with it. Variable temperature,
ESD-safe and mine was $99 I think. Lots of tips available most
anywhere...

-Jeff

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Joe-aa4nn

Re: Soldering Stn Bites the Dust...Time to Replace

While I like my Edsyn 951SX bought on special sale, now a bit pricey,
I think most Weller or Hakko are excellent.
Eg., Hakko model 936-11 is $89.98 at Tequipment
de Joe, aa4nn
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John Payne-6

Re: Soldering Stn Bites the Dust...Time to Replace

I just got a Xytronic Auto-temp 136 ESD which I'm already quite fond
of. Uses same tips as Hakko, but only cost (If I recall) 70.00 from
Circuit Specialists.

No connection, just a satisfied customer.

73,

John AI4JH

Joe-baa4nn wrote:

> While I like my Edsyn 951SX bought on special sale, now a bit pricey,
> I think most Weller or Hakko are excellent.
> Eg., Hakko model 936-11 is $89.98 at Tequipment
> de Joe, aa4nn
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