I've found the 1394 to be useful, too. Do we have a photos area? I could put up a picture of the base I constructed which is just a small chassis with the stock Hakko holder screwed to it, a lighted AC switched socket so I don't have to actually unplug the thing, and small screws up through the chassis to act as posts to store the extra tips. It makes the 808 even more convenient.
73, doug Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2006 21:21:43 -0700 From: Doug Person <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 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 _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
