John,
There are finer tips for the Hakko 808. The A1003 tip is much smaller
(about half the diameter) than the standard one supplied. I have
rarely had to pull out the role of Chem-wick to get a component out -
but it happens occasionally.
http://www.tequipment.net/Hakko808.html#nozzles
73, Doug -- K0DXV
John Reiser wrote:
Hi,
I've noticed that lots of folks on this list praise highly the Hakko 808
desoldering tool. My question is: which tip do you all use?
I own a Hakko 808, and find it too clumsy with the tip that comes with it to be much
use for Elecraft and other kit boards. For example, I believe it would be
completely useless for doing the 80-30 mod to the KX1. I have tried the tool, and
don't like it. I hardly ever use it anymore. I have come to much prefer 1/10"
Chem-wick for any desoldering that I have had to do.
It occurs to me that maybe with a longer or thinner tip the Hakko might live up
to its reputation. But which one, and where does one acquire it?
Thanks and 73,
John, W2GW
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