Re: [Elecraft] Soldering Station recommendation

[Kevin Stover]

Hakko 888D.

On 6/13/2016 12:00 PM, Eddy Avila wrote:

Greetings Elecraft afficiados, I'm looking for a recommendation for a soldering 
station, my Weller temperature-controled station of 20 years is dying an 
agonizing death and its time to upgrade!


I don't use my soldering station a lot, maybe once a month and once in a while 
put a kit together, so I don't need a really expensive unit, but probably one 
under $100 for my needs with temperature control.


Any suggestions? Thanks much


73


Ed ~ k6sdw

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Re: [Elecraft] Soldering Station recommendation

[Russ]

Ed:

Pace ST-50 - we use them at work - can't beat 'em if you can't afford a Metcal.
The tips are integrated into the heating element and they are a breeze to 
change.
They also regulate FAST.
Here's one on e-Bay for $150 (I got the same one for $100)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soldering-station-PACE-ST50-with-handpiece-and-extra-Tips-3-FREE-SHIPPING-/231974507997?hash=item3602c215dd:g:YYoAAOSwvg9XWQEx

Russ KD4JO

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From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Eddy Avila
Sent: Monday, June 13, 2016 1:00 PM
To: Elecraft <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [Elecraft] Soldering Station recommendation

Greetings Elecraft afficiados, I'm looking for a recommendation for a soldering 
station, my Weller temperature-controled station of 20 years is dying an 
agonizing death and its time to upgrade!


I don't use my soldering station a lot, maybe once a month and once in a while 
put a kit together, so I don't need a really expensive unit, but probably one 
under $100 for my needs with temperature control.


Any suggestions? Thanks much


73


Ed ~ k6sdw

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Re: [Elecraft] Soldering Station recommendation

[Mike Reublin NF4L]

I like my Aoyue 937. Amazon has 'em for $59.95.

73, Mike NF4L

> On Jun 13, 2016, at 1:00 PM, Eddy Avila  wrote:
> 
> Greetings Elecraft afficiados, I'm looking for a recommendation for a 
> soldering station, my Weller temperature-controled station of 20 years is 
> dying an agonizing death and its time to upgrade!
> 
> 
> I don't use my soldering station a lot, maybe once a month and once in a 
> while put a kit together, so I don't need a really expensive unit, but 
> probably one under $100 for my needs with temperature control.
> 
> 
> Any suggestions? Thanks much
> 
> 
> 73
> 
> 
> Ed ~ k6sdw
> 
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[Elecraft] Soldering Station recommendation

[Eddy Avila]

Greetings Elecraft afficiados, I'm looking for a recommendation for a soldering 
station, my Weller temperature-controled station of 20 years is dying an 
agonizing death and its time to upgrade!


I don't use my soldering station a lot, maybe once a month and once in a while 
put a kit together, so I don't need a really expensive unit, but probably one 
under $100 for my needs with temperature control.


Any suggestions? Thanks much


73


Ed ~ k6sdw

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Re: [Elecraft] Soldering station recommendation in preparation for building a K1

[OK1RP/M0SIS]

Hi Mark,

any kind of Weller is good with proper tip mounted. 
Do not use extremelly tiny tip as it could make warming through issues.
Most important is grounding your Weller properly as same as using ESD mat
grounded.

Good luck in building your K1 and see you on the air soon Mark,

73 - Petr, OK1RP




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Re: [Elecraft] Soldering station recommendation in preparation forbuilding a K1

[Barry N1EU]

I've got the digital readout WESD51, very pleased, and good assortment of
tips available.

Barry N1EU

On Sun, Jan 24, 2016 at 5:13 AM, AB2E Darrell <a...@hotmail.com> wrote:

> Ditto here on the WES51 solder station, very well-built and reliable.
> 73 Darrell AB2E
>
> 
> From: Elecraft <elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net> on behalf of Phil
> Wheeler <w...@socal.rr.com>
> Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2016 11:47 PM
> To: Elecraft Reflector
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Soldering station recommendation in preparation
> forbuilding a K1
>
> Here a WES51, too. An excellent choice.
>
> Phil W7OX
>
> On 1/23/16 8:01 PM, Tom wrote:
> >
> > Hi I use a Weller WES51.  You can get it and all
> > accessories at digikey
> > 73 Tom
> > va2fsq.com
> >
> >
> > -Original Message- From: Mark Petrovic
> > Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2016 10:11 PM
> > To: elecr...@qth.net
> > Subject: [Elecraft] Soldering station
> > recommendation in preparation forbuilding a K1
> >
> > Hi.  I am preparing to build the Elecraft K1,
> > and am seeking a
> > recommendation for a temperature controlled
> > soldering station
> > mentioned in the K1 assembly guide.
> >
> > Any suggestions?
> >
> > Thank you.
> >
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Re: [Elecraft] Soldering station recommendation in preparation for building a K1

[Stephen Shearer]

I use a WELLER SOLDERING STATION -- MODEL WTCPN 60 watt
BUT my REAL recommendation is to get Kester 62, 36, 2 Sn, Pb, Ag solder. 
 It can be had in 1# AND smaller packs.  It DOES a great job.  The 2% 
silver is what makes it work super...


73, Steve WB3LGC

On 24-Jan-16 4:04 PM, Reuben Popp wrote:

I built my K2 with an old Weller TC-202 I have here; it's my "go to" iron
for most of my projects. That iron was "gifted" to me after serving hard
time at the local community college.  It's not super pretty, but it still
works and well at that.  You would be hard pressed to find a better deal
IMO.  One can generally pick them up on eBay for ~45 or more in working
condition.  Great iron, and as with most things Weller, one can still
always find parts out there.

HTH
Reuben
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Re: [Elecraft] : Soldering station recommendation in preparation forbuilding a K1

[Charlie T, K3ICH]

I tend to prefer my American Beauty model 3138 for
light work.

73, Charlie k3ICH

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Behalf Of Brendon Whateley
Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2016 5:17 PM
To: Edward R Cole <kl...@acsalaska.net>
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] : Soldering station
recommendation in preparation forbuilding a K1

Hi Edward,

Do you do much SMD work? If so, what do you use
for that? I'm thinking of getting a hot air rework
station to make life easier with SMD, which seems
to be the future.

- Brendon KK6AYI

On Sun, Jan 24, 2016 at 9:06 AM, Edward R Cole
<kl...@acsalaska.net> wrote:

> I have the genuine HAKKO FX-951 (ESD safe)
solder station which is 
> essential for good soldering.  It does cost
double the other guys but 
> the "sleep" mode is very nice as tip temp is
dropped to 450F when 
> solder iron is parked in its holder.  It returns
to 670F (temp fully 
> adjustable) a few seconds after I take the iron
out of the holder.  
> This feature really extends life of the tips.
Having a professional 
> station really makes my little business of
building kits much better/easier.
>
>
> 73, Ed - KL7UW
> http://www.kl7uw.com
> "Kits made by KL7UW"
> Dubus Mag business:
> dubus...@gmail.com
>
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[Elecraft] : Soldering station recommendation in preparation forbuilding a K1

[Edward R Cole]

I have the genuine HAKKO FX-951 (ESD safe) solder station which is 
essential for good soldering.  It does cost double the other guys but 
the "sleep" mode is very nice as tip temp is dropped to 450F when 
solder iron is parked in its holder.  It returns to 670F (temp fully 
adjustable) a few seconds after I take the iron out of the 
holder.  This feature really extends life of the tips.  Having a 
professional station really makes my little business of building kits 
much better/easier.



73, Ed - KL7UW
http://www.kl7uw.com
"Kits made by KL7UW"
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[Elecraft] Soldering Station Recommendation

[Dauer, Edward]

On the advice of Jim, K9YC, I bought a Hakko to build a K2 recently, along
with a couple of tips of different sizes as Don, W3FPR, suggests.  Worked
great.  I haven¹t built a K1, but based on my experience with a K2 I would
strongly recommend you buy a ³solder sucker² as well.  Very inexpensive,
works amazingly well, and saves a great deal of embarassment.

Ted, KN1CBR


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Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2016 10:11 PM
To: elecr...@qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Soldering station recommendation in preparation
forbuilding a K1

Hi.  I am preparing to build the Elecraft K1, and am seeking a
recommendation for a temperature controlled soldering station
mentioned in the K1 assembly guide.

Any suggestions?

Thank you.

-- 
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Re: [Elecraft] Soldering station recommendation in preparation for building a K1

[Kevin Stover]

I have the Hakko 936D which isn't made anymore. It's been replaced by 
the FX-888.

I second Don's recommendation for the 1/16" chisel tip.
I built my loaded K2/100, KAT-100, 2T-gen, N-Gen, and XG2 with the 936 
using the 1/16" and 1/8" chisel tips.


On 1/23/2016 9:11 PM, Mark Petrovic wrote:

Hi.  I am preparing to build the Elecraft K1, and am seeking a
recommendation for a temperature controlled soldering station
mentioned in the K1 assembly guide.

Any suggestions?

Thank you.




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Re: [Elecraft] : Soldering station recommendation in preparation forbuilding a K1

[Brendon Whateley]

Hi Edward,

Do you do much SMD work? If so, what do you use for that? I'm thinking of
getting a hot air rework station to make life easier with SMD, which seems
to be the future.

- Brendon KK6AYI

On Sun, Jan 24, 2016 at 9:06 AM, Edward R Cole  wrote:

> I have the genuine HAKKO FX-951 (ESD safe) solder station which is
> essential for good soldering.  It does cost double the other guys but the
> "sleep" mode is very nice as tip temp is dropped to 450F when solder iron
> is parked in its holder.  It returns to 670F (temp fully adjustable) a few
> seconds after I take the iron out of the holder.  This feature really
> extends life of the tips.  Having a professional station really makes my
> little business of building kits much better/easier.
>
>
> 73, Ed - KL7UW
> http://www.kl7uw.com
> "Kits made by KL7UW"
> Dubus Mag business:
> dubus...@gmail.com
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[Elecraft] Soldering station recommendation in preparation for building a K1

[Reuben Popp]

I built my K2 with an old Weller TC-202 I have here; it's my "go to" iron
for most of my projects. That iron was "gifted" to me after serving hard
time at the local community college.  It's not super pretty, but it still
works and well at that.  You would be hard pressed to find a better deal
IMO.  One can generally pick them up on eBay for ~45 or more in working
condition.  Great iron, and as with most things Weller, one can still
always find parts out there.

HTH
Reuben
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Re: [Elecraft] : Soldering station recommendation in preparation forbuilding a K1

[David Anderson]

I got one of these hot air rework stations with a digital temperature 
controlled iron on eBay in the UK. Takes regular Hakko soldering iron tips.  It 
is model 862D+ and is well made, and excellent value for money.  I already had 
another analog temperature controlled iron but prefer this one now.  I imagine 
there must be equivalents available over there designed for USA voltages.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Soldering-Iron-Desoldering-Unsoldering-Station-Hot-Air-Rework-Gun-Display-/181456682143

I also have a very old Weller temperature controlled iron, but as it uses the 
magnastat type of tips it isn't ESD safe as the tip doesn't have a solid earth 
connection. Saying that I have built things like 10 GHz GaAsFET preamps etc 
with this old iron (when I didn't know any better) with no damage.

73 from David GM4JJJ

> On 24 Jan 2016, at 22:17, Brendon Whateley  wrote:
> 
> Hi Edward,
> 
> Do you do much SMD work? If so, what do you use for that? I'm thinking of
> getting a hot air rework station to make life easier with SMD, which seems
> to be the future.
> 
> - Brendon KK6AYI
> 
>> On Sun, Jan 24, 2016 at 9:06 AM, Edward R Cole  wrote:
>> 
>> I have the genuine HAKKO FX-951 (ESD safe) solder station which is
>> essential for good soldering.  It does cost double the other guys but the
>> "sleep" mode is very nice as tip temp is dropped to 450F when solder iron
>> is parked in its holder.  It returns to 670F (temp fully adjustable) a few
>> seconds after I take the iron out of the holder.  This feature really
>> extends life of the tips.  Having a professional station really makes my
>> little business of building kits much better/easier.
>> 
>> 
>> 73, Ed - KL7UW
>> http://www.kl7uw.com
>>"Kits made by KL7UW"
>> Dubus Mag business:
>>dubus...@gmail.com
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[Elecraft] Soldering station recommendation in preparation for building a K1

[Mark Petrovic]

Hi.  I am preparing to build the Elecraft K1, and am seeking a
recommendation for a temperature controlled soldering station
mentioned in the K1 assembly guide.

Any suggestions?

Thank you.

-- 
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Re: [Elecraft] Soldering station recommendation in preparation forbuilding a K1

[Tom]

Hi I use a Weller WES51.  You can get it and all accessories at digikey
73 Tom
va2fsq.com


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To: elecr...@qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Soldering station recommendation in preparation 
forbuilding a K1


Hi.  I am preparing to build the Elecraft K1, and am seeking a
recommendation for a temperature controlled soldering station
mentioned in the K1 assembly guide.

Any suggestions?

Thank you.

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Re: [Elecraft] Soldering station recommendation in preparation forbuilding a K1

[Phil Wheeler]

Here a WES51, too. An excellent choice.

Phil W7OX

On 1/23/16 8:01 PM, Tom wrote:


Hi I use a Weller WES51.  You can get it and all 
accessories at digikey

73 Tom
va2fsq.com


-Original Message- From: Mark Petrovic
Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2016 10:11 PM
To: elecr...@qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Soldering station 
recommendation in preparation forbuilding a K1


Hi.  I am preparing to build the Elecraft K1, 
and am seeking a
recommendation for a temperature controlled 
soldering station

mentioned in the K1 assembly guide.

Any suggestions?

Thank you.



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Re: [Elecraft] Soldering station recommendation in preparation for building a K1

[Don Wilhelm]

Mark,

Most any temperature controlled soldering station will do a good job for 
you.
I use the Hakko 936 soldering station although I believe that has been 
discontinued.  Circuit Specialists does have a knock-off of the Hakko 
936 which takes the same tips.  You might want to consider something 
like that.  You want an iron that can be adjusted in temperature and has 
replacable tips.
I like the 1/16 inch screwdriver tip for most applications - the flats 
on the tip will transfer heat better than a conical tip, but your 
experience may vary, there are many who swear by the conical tips.


Do not use a regular non-temperature controlled soldering iron. They get 
too hot and can damage the board.  Those irons were fine when soldering 
to vacuum tube bases, but those days are in the past unless you are 
restoring boat anchor gear.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 1/23/2016 10:11 PM, Mark Petrovic wrote:

Hi.  I am preparing to build the Elecraft K1, and am seeking a
recommendation for a temperature controlled soldering station
mentioned in the K1 assembly guide.

Any suggestions?

Thank you.



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Re: [Elecraft] Soldering station recommendation in preparation for building a K1

[Gary K9GS]

I have the Hako FX888D

I love it.  I work in electronics manufacturing and our factory 
equipment guy recommended them.


http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=sr_1_5_acs_h_2i_2593162011_13837391?ie=UTF8=1453611442=8-5-acs=13837391=2593162011=hakko+soldering+station




On 1/23/2016 9:11 PM, Mark Petrovic wrote:

Hi.  I am preparing to build the Elecraft K1, and am seeking a
recommendation for a temperature controlled soldering station
mentioned in the K1 assembly guide.

Any suggestions?

Thank you.


--
73,

Gary K9GS

Greater Milwaukee DX Association: http://www.gmdxa.org
Society of Midwest Contesters: http://www.w9smc.com
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Re: [Elecraft] Soldering station recommendation in preparation forbuilding a K1

[David Christ]

Circuit Specialists in the Phoenix area has a nice assortment.  I have found 
them a reliable mail order source as have others.  Just a customer.

<http://www.circuitspecialists.com/soldering-stations>

David K0LUM


> On Jan 23, 2016, at 10:01 PM, Tom <tom...@videotron.ca> wrote:
> 
> 
> Hi I use a Weller WES51.  You can get it and all accessories at digikey
> 73 Tom
> va2fsq.com
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> To: elecr...@qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] Soldering station recommendation in preparation for 
> building a K1
> 
> Hi.  I am preparing to build the Elecraft K1, and am seeking a
> recommendation for a temperature controlled soldering station
> mentioned in the K1 assembly guide.
> 
> Any suggestions?
> 
> Thank you.
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Soldering station recommendation in preparation forbuilding a K1

[AB2E Darrell]

Ditto here on the WES51 solder station, very well-built and reliable.
73 Darrell AB2E


From: Elecraft <elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net> on behalf of Phil Wheeler 
<w...@socal.rr.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2016 11:47 PM
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Soldering station recommendation in preparation 
forbuilding a K1

Here a WES51, too. An excellent choice.

Phil W7OX

On 1/23/16 8:01 PM, Tom wrote:
>
> Hi I use a Weller WES51.  You can get it and all
> accessories at digikey
> 73 Tom
> va2fsq.com
>
>
> -Original Message- From: Mark Petrovic
> Sent: Saturday, January 23, 2016 10:11 PM
> To: elecr...@qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] Soldering station
> recommendation in preparation forbuilding a K1
>
> Hi.  I am preparing to build the Elecraft K1,
> and am seeking a
> recommendation for a temperature controlled
> soldering station
> mentioned in the K1 assembly guide.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Thank you.
>

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