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soldering station

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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Don Wilhelm-4

Re: 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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Johnny Siu

Re： soldering station

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

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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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Don Wilhelm-4

Re: Re： soldering station

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]
> 副本(CC) [hidden email]
> 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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K2QI

Re: 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]
> > 副本(CC) [hidden email]
> > 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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w2bvh

Re: Re： soldering station

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I use a Metcal at work & think its the best I've ever seen.
Its just too expensive for mere mortals (they cost more used than many
stations do brand new. :-)

--Lenny W2BVH

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.Â The
> trick isÂ toÂ replace the original soldering tip withÂ the same from 'Goot'Â - made
> in Japan.
> Â cheers,
>
>
> Johnny VR2XMC
>
>
>
> ----- éƒµä»¶åŽŸä»¶ ----
> å¯„ä»¶äººï¹• Don Wilhelm<[hidden email]>
> æ”¶ä»¶äººï¹• [hidden email]
> å‰¯æœ¬(CC) [hidden email]
> å‚³é€æ—¥æœŸï¹• 2010/11/14 (æ—¥) 10:18:21 AM
> ä¸»é¡Œï¼š Re: [Elecraft] soldering station
>
> Â 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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P.B. Christensen

Re: Re： soldering station

In reply to this post by K2QI

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

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Cc: <[hidden email]>
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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]
>> > 副本(CC) [hidden email]
>> > 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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Johnny Siu

Re： Re： soldering station

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Yes, James. I have been using Aoyue 937 as well for nearly 4 years.
cheers,

Johnny VR2XMC

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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

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Johnny Siu

soldering station

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

Johnny VR2XMC

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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

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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Re： soldering station

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Hardy Landskov

Re: Re： soldering station

In reply to this post by w2bvh

I use a couple of Therm-o-Trac irons made by Hexacon. They are very good
for surface mount work.
Metcals are good & expensive as you pointed out but they produce short range
RFI.
Hardy N7RT

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Cc: <[hidden email]>
Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2010 7:56 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Re： soldering station

> I use a Metcal at work & think its the best I've ever seen.
> Its just too expensive for mere mortals (they cost more used than many
> stations do brand new. :-)
>
> --Lenny W2BVH
>
> 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.Â
>> The
>> trick isÂ toÂ replace the original soldering tip withÂ the same from
>> 'Goot'Â - made
>> in Japan.
>> Â cheers,
>>
>>
>> Johnny VR2XMC
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- éƒµä»¶åŽŸä»¶ ----
>> å¯„ä»¶äººï¹• Don Wilhelm<[hidden email]>
>> æ”¶ä»¶äººï¹• [hidden email]
>> å‰¯æœ¬(CC) [hidden email]
>> å‚³é€æ—¥æœŸï¹• 2010/11/14 (æ—¥) 10:18:21 AM
>> ä¸»é¡Œï¼š Re: [Elecraft] soldering station
>>
>> Â 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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daleputnam

Re: soldering station

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As we consider the lowly soldering station, may I ask the consesus of the hot air/soldering station combo... i.e. which is the preferred, and has the best longevity?
I've had two of the KADA 852 units and three hot air guns break, within hours of initial use. Anyone for any better results?
I need hot air, temp and volume controllable, and a temp controlled solder iron similar to the weller. AND.. it would be real nice if it would shut itself off after a short period of nonuse. Say... 10 minutes. And the hot air gun/wand, could shut off when returned to its holder. Not a tuff circuit to build.
Any suggestions? And no, I am not looking for the $1000 plus machines either.

--... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy

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K2QI

Re: Re： Re： soldering station

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It's a nice little iron for the price, that's for sure.

The manual could use a better translation though. The only weird thing
that's ever happened to it is, that the LCD readout sometimes starts
blinking some strange code. Unfortunately, there's no mention of it in the
instructions. It still works well though, and if it ever died, they're
cheap enough to replace.

73,
James K2QI

On Sat, Nov 13, 2010 at 10:12 PM, Johnny Siu <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Yes, James. I have been using Aoyue 937 as well for nearly 4 years.
> cheers,
>
>
> Johnny VR2XMC
>
>
>
> ----- 郵件原件 ----
> 寄件人﹕ James Sarte <[hidden email]>
> 收件人﹕ [hidden email]
> 副本(CC) [hidden email]
> 傳送日期﹕ 2010/11/14 (日) 10:54:31 AM
> 主題： 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
> list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.htm> >
>
>
>
>
>

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K2QI

Re: Re： soldering station

In reply to this post by Don Wilhelm-4

Hi Don,

The Aoyue 937 that I have isn't as well built as its American counterparts.
However, it gets the job done well at an affordable price. Personally, I
don't solder too often, so spending a lot of money on a quality station
didn't really make sense to me. On the other hand, someone like you or
someone who uses a soldering iron for a living should definitely invest in a
better product. There's no argument from me there.

BTW, the tips that I purchased all came from Stan Rubinstein and Associates
here in the USA: http://www.sra-solder.com/

The tips also work in the Hakko units.

73,
James K2QI

On Sat, Nov 13, 2010 at 9:44 PM, Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]> wrote:

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Johnny Siu

soldering station

Hi James,

Very true indeed. If I were using soldering iron for a living, I would go for
the best without single hesitation.

At first, I also hesitate to use Aoyue 937 until I saw them frequently used in
local repair shops.
cheers,

Johnny VR2XMC

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Hi Don,

The Aoyue 937 that I have isn't as well built as its American counterparts.
However, it gets the job done well at an affordable price. Personally, I
don't solder too often, so spending a lot of money on a quality station
didn't really make sense to me. On the other hand, someone like you or
someone who uses a soldering iron for a living should definitely invest in a
better product. There's no argument from me there.

BTW, the tips that I purchased all came from Stan Rubinstein and Associates
here in the USA: http://www.sra-solder.com/

The tips also work in the Hakko units.

73,
James K2QI

On Sat, Nov 13, 2010 at 9:44 PM, Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]> wrote:

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P.B. Christensen

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One point not mentioned earlier is that there's a difference between
"temperature control," where the tip contains a sensor and soldering
stations advertised as "variable temperature." The better stations contain
a tip temperature sensor. It's easy to be deceived in purchasing the wrong
type of station based on unusually low price and the wording used in an ad.

Paul, W9AC

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> The Weller WES51 and the Aoyue 937 were both highly recommended (I don't
> have experience with either. I use a Hakko 936, also an excellent
> soldering
> station). The Hakko has a grounded tip. I don't know whether the others
> are
> isolated or grounded.
>
> I note that Amazon.com has a sale going on featuring the WES56 and Aoyue
> 937. Don't know how competitive the prices are overall - I didn't check
> other sites.
>
> Ron AC7AC
>
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>
> 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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Mel

Re: soldering station

Well, my favorite is the METCAL PS2E-01. Takes all tip configurations and temp
ranges. An older unit, but has never failed in over 15 years. Price used is
$130 up but worth every penny. Check them out on the web.

Mel, K6KBE

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Sent: Sun, November 14, 2010 9:48:11 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] soldering station

Egad! Are they still around? Decades ago we used to make "variable
temperature" irons plugging a conventional iron into a Variac. The ARRL
handbook included a piece on using a (then new) lamp dimmer to vary the
power to a conventional iron.

I can say for from experience that the Hakko has a temp sensor and is
variable temperature. It is spec'd at maintaining idle tip temperature
within 1 degree C.

Ron AC7AC

-----Original Message-----

One point not mentioned earlier is that there's a difference between
"temperature control," where the tip contains a sensor and soldering
stations advertised as "variable temperature." The better stations contain
a tip temperature sensor. It's easy to be deceived in purchasing the wrong
type of station based on unusually low price and the wording used in an ad.

Paul, W9AC

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