I have a Hakko FX-888, works great, looks like a kids toy. I have a variety
of tips, large screwdriver to very small conical and have done everything
from AWG4 lugs to SOT23 SMTs, leaded and lead free solder. Temp adjustable
and very good heat and recovery. I have also used a Metcal and like the
If I wanted to be prepared for whatever comes along, I'd get a large and
small chisel, plus small conical for SMD. For example:
5.2mm chisel T15-D52
1.2mm chisel T15-D12
0.2mm conical T15-BLL
The long slender snoot on that conical makes it easier to see an SMD
part underneath. The D24/2.4mm
: Re: [Elecraft] OT: New soldering station needed
I have a Hakko FX-888, works great, looks like a kids toy. I have a
variety of tips,
large screwdriver to very small conical and have done everything from AWG4
lugs to SOT23 SMTs, leaded and lead free solder. Temp adjustable and very
good heat
Your mileage may very but I use the T18-BR02 tip for both SMD and
through hole soldering.
I'd planned on buying more tips but frankly I'm 100% satisfied with
this tip.
I should probably get a larger tip though for soldering connectors and
such.
I agree with the long snoot, hi. I modified the longest one I had for a 45
degree bend so that I had a 1/4 inch approx length of horizontal tip to heat up
several SMD leads at once. Seemed to help.
Mel, K6KBE
On Wednesday, March 26, 2014 3:21 PM, Josh Fiden j...@voodoolab.com wrote:
If
I use Hakko FX-951 in a production environment. This is an excellent,
durable soldering station. If you haven't used a modern soldering
station with fast thermal recovery, you're in for a treat!
These replaced Weller stations which required a significant spare parts
inventory to keep running.
I have one too, and it is great. It heats up almost instantly. And I
recently had a very pleasant experience dealing with the importer,
American Hakko, who got me a 230v transformer for it from Japan.
On 3/25/2014 9:38 AM, Josh Fiden wrote:
I use Hakko FX-951 in a production environment. This
What tip or tips do you recommend? They have a 4mm chisel, a 5.2mm chisel, and
a conical.
Thanks,
Phil – AD5X
“I use Hakko FX-951 in a production environment. This is an excellent, durable
soldering station. If you haven't used a modern soldering station with fast
thermal recovery, you're in
Phil.
I have a Hakko 936, but your question does not relate to the specific
soldering station. I prefer a narrow chisel tip, so the 4mm would be my
choice. Used 'sideways', it will work similar to a conical tip, but has
enough flat area to handle most thru-hole soldering jobs.
I personally
Hi all,
My venerable and aged Weller EC2000 solder station has given up the ghost.
Anybody have any suggestions of a good replacement - temperature controlled 300
- 800 degrees or so, digital display, a range of tips. I have done, but don't
do as a practice, surface mount projects.
Thoughts?
Hello Fred,
My favorite has been Metcal for many years - you can see some of their
latest models here:
http://www.okinternational.com/metcal/english/globalnavigation/products/hand-soldering-systems/systems/dual-port-simultaneous/mx-5200-soldering-rework-and-desoldering
More expensive - but they
Fred
I have used Pace brand for 30+ years and never had a complaint.
Check out the ST-50 with TD-100 iron
www.Paceworldwide.com
Harlan
NC3C
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Cady, Fred fc...@ece.montana.edu wrote:
Hi all,
My venerable and aged Weller EC2000 solder station has given up
Fred,
I should've mentioned also - I haven't used any of these myself as I am
fairly well-stocked with Metcal equipment - but
www.anchor-electronics.comhas a 'Metcal-Compatible' model -
you can see it here in their pdf:
http://www.anchor-electronics.com/price-list.pdf
73's,
John
AJ6BC
On Mon,
I have been using a Haako 936 I bought off the shelf at Fry's
Electronics for a number of years now. It has interchangeable
tips (but I only use one), temperature range from 200C (392F) to
480C (896F), ESD safe. I've used it for everything from
installing SM ICs in some kits to soldering
Hi Fred, I'll try this again:
Lets see if I can post to the list this time.
I have a Hakko FX-951, it has a temperature display on it and is a nice
soldering station. I have used mine to solder through hole and SMD
components with ease. I really like it.
On Mon, 24 Mar 2014, Cady, Fred
I'll second. I'm a METCAL user, and I was impressed by the
Hakko FX-951 James has. I felt right at home with it!
kb7psg
On Mon, 24 Mar 2014, James Doty wrote:
Hi Fred, I'll try this again:
Lets see if I can post to the list this time.
I have a Hakko FX-951, it has a temperature
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