soldering station - desoldering gun

[Johnny Siu]

On the other hand, my desoldering gun is from Goot.  I don't feel Chinese made
desoldering gun is good.

I think Chinese made soldering stations are ok and they are widely used in radio
repair shops in Hong Kong.  Regrettably, I still can't find a Chinese made
desoldering gun up to my satisfaction.
 cheers,


Johnny VR2XMC



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主題： soldering station

Oh yes, my Aoyue only costs me US$20 in Hong Kong.
 cheers,


Johnny VR2XMC



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主題： Re: [Elecraft] Re： soldering station

The Aoyue, CSI, and Hakko should use interchangeable tips and heaters.  The
Aoyue 937/937+ appears identical to the Circuit Specialist (CSI) and
essentially the same has the Hakko 936/937.  Analog Aoyue/CSI sells for
about USD $40.  Digital about $5 more.  I think if I was going to pay
Hakko's price, I would lean toward the Weller WES51 at USD $95.

Paul, W9AC


----- Original Message -----
From: "James Sarte" <[hidden email]>
To: <[hidden email]>
Cc: <[hidden email]>
Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2010 9:54 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Re： soldering station

>I use an Aoyue 937+ which I bought for around 50 dollars. Has lots of tip
> choices. I believe the Hakko tips will fit also.  This soldering station's
> temperature is digitally controlled and the tip is ESD protected.
>
> 73,
> James K2QI
>
> On Sat, Nov 13, 2010 at 9:44 PM, Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>>  Perhaps this is the soldering station being sold by Circuit
>> Specialists that looks like a Hakko 936 "knockoff".
>> I buy quality tools, and do not fool with less expensive imitations.  In
>> my experience, that has been a good decision.  The times I have tried
>> inexpensive substitutes, there has always been some sort of
>> disappointment - like finding parts at a later date, or cheap tools that
>> break and cause injury (the best example is inexpensive mechanics
>> wrenches).
>> When I am in the market for tools, I will choose quality and proven
>> reliability over price - low quality tools can be dangerous in my
>> experience.  While cost is still a consideration, if one is to have
>> these tools for years, quality  and a reliable source of replacement
>> parts should be a major factor.
>>
>> A Chinese "knockoff" that you must purchase tips from Japan to obtain
>> similar performance does not sound like a good and long life alternative
>> to me.
>>
>> 73,
>> Don W3FPR
>>
>> On 11/13/2010 9:24 PM, Johnny Siu wrote:
>> > Hello Gentleman,
>> >
>> > I am using a 'Chinese version' of Hakko 936 which is 1/4 of the price.
>>  The
>> > trick is to replace the original soldering tip with the same from
>> > 'Goot'
>> - made
>> > in Japan.
>> >  cheers,
>> >
>> >
>> > Johnny VR2XMC
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > ----- 郵件原件 ----
>> > 寄件人﹕ Don Wilhelm<[hidden email]>
>> > 收件人﹕ [hidden email]
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>> > 傳送日期﹕ 2010/11/14 (日) 10:18:21 AM
>> > 主題： Re: [Elecraft] soldering station
>> >
>> >    Bob,
>> >
>> > The Hakko 936 gets very high marks with most of those who have one, but
>> > there are others that are also good.
>> >
>> > 73,
>> > Don W3FPR
>> >
>> > On 11/13/2010 8:48 PM, [hidden email] wrote:
>> >> Gang
>> >>
>> >> last week there was a thread on soldering stations,, before I ordered
>> one
>> >> I lost a week of e mail... I dont want to start the thread again but
>> >> could
>> >> someone off list give me a head up on the recommended station
>> >> I believe it had an isolated tip etc
>> >>
>> >> Bob K3DJC
>> >
>> >
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