Re: [neonixie-l] Help with upgrading my soldering iron
I have settled (mainly by what I ended up with but with a little persuasion from my wallet) with a weller tcp for day to day as it is fairly bulletproof (my ec1201 temp adjustable version shuffled) and a metal mx500 rig for most else. Metcal mx series (inductive irons) are wonderful when they work - tiny handles that are very convinient, but mine tend to shutoff fairly regularly (I have 2) I dont know if this is a tip issue or base issue. The bbase unit on these is a large 50w rf generator mind you, hence the cost. I also have a cheapy hot air station from the place as above which works well... pace tends to be popular in industry only, has features for locking temps etc. Hakko is mainly american iirc. -Alex -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/4adda0b8-0a7f-41ab-9dd9-8bf32f93ec46%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [neonixie-l] Help with upgrading my soldering iron
On Monday, 17 February 2014 17:20:58 UTC, nixiebunny wrote: The Metcal is the best soldering iron you can get. Yup - I have a couple of MX-500P workstations - they are wonderful, though not enormously powerful - about 50W max. For fine work, there is nothing better... the newer MX-5010 series are lovely too - much the same - slightly more power and with a digital display... ...however, they are VERY expensive - typically close to USD 1000 by the time you add in the pencils other bits. Nice thing about the MX-500s is that they are user serviceable, i.e. the schematics are available and they use pretty standard parts - bearing in mind that they are RF-based, that's really useful... Nick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/d7f729e6-36a3-4e1c-bd81-df59ce0c5264%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[neonixie-l] Help with upgrading my soldering iron
A few years back I invested in a Hozan HS-51. I've never used any other soldering station before so can't offer a comparison, but there are two things I LOVE about this unit, and absolutely nothing I dislike! 1. You can change the tips on the fly - quite literally hot-swappable! There is a pusher thingy that slides the tip out, and you can then pop the other tip in. Incredibly useful when you're soldering SMDs and then need to solder larger components to the board or do some cabling work. 2. The tips never die... I've used the same tips on all my projects since the Model 1 in 2009 and they just don't wear down. I leave the thing on for hours at a time. It sleeps at 200 degrees and wakes instantly when needed. And even the lead-free soldering I trialed in the Model 1, with 420-450 degree temperatures, didn't wreck the tips in the least. http://www.hozan.co.jp/E/catalog/Soldering/HS51.html But I don't know if Hozan is very common outside Japan, where it sells for around US$230. Aaron -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/597519ba-79bd-456a-b605-58071801fb25%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [neonixie-l] Help with upgrading my soldering iron
I used to use a Hakko 936ESD until last year, when I got a used Metcal from ebay. The 936 has a knob instead of those dumb buttons. but it's discontinued. The Hakko is fine, unless you need to change tips frequently. The Metcal is the best soldering iron you can get. On 2/16/14 11:12 AM, blkadder wrote: Greetings All, I am hoping you can help me make a decision. I have been using my Radio Shack 25w soldering iron for a few years now, and it is time to upgrade. I have been scouring boards and other Interwebz sites, and I think I have narrowed it down to two. Here are the ones I am looking at: Hakko FX888D digital soldering stationhttp://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AWUFVY8/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8colid=3VUV96XRTQWGXcoliid=I1NQBCOEOQSSAF Aoyue 968A SMD Digital Rework Stationhttp://www.amazon.com/dp/B006FA481G/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8colid=3VUV96XRTQWGXcoliid=I348QKU3RA8ENW I have been looking at the Hakko for a while now, but then I found the Aoyue setup for not a lot more money than the Hakko. I am curious if anyone out there has any experience with either of these, and maybe give me a bit of insight. If you have suggestions for something else, that would be okay too. Thanks for any insight you guys might be able to provide. Ron ...Semper Fidelis... -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/530244FA.3030908%40dakotacom.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [neonixie-l] Help with upgrading my soldering iron
For the price, a hakko is an excellent value, and lightyears better than a radio shack iron. Metcal are extremely expensive, I was never able to justify the cost when the hakko does so well. -Dan On Mon, 17 Feb 2014, David Forbes wrote: I used to use a Hakko 936ESD until last year, when I got a used Metcal from ebay. The 936 has a knob instead of those dumb buttons. but it's discontinued. The Hakko is fine, unless you need to change tips frequently. The Metcal is the best soldering iron you can get. On 2/16/14 11:12 AM, blkadder wrote: Greetings All, I am hoping you can help me make a decision. I have been using my Radio Shack 25w soldering iron for a few years now, and it is time to upgrade. I have been scouring boards and other Interwebz sites, and I think I have narrowed it down to two. Here are the ones I am looking at: Hakko FX888D digital soldering stationhttp://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AWUFVY8/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8colid=3VUV96XRTQWGXcoliid=I1NQBCOEOQSSAF Aoyue 968A SMD Digital Rework Stationhttp://www.amazon.com/dp/B006FA481G/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8colid=3VUV96XRTQWGXcoliid=I348QKU3RA8ENW I have been looking at the Hakko for a while now, but then I found the Aoyue setup for not a lot more money than the Hakko. I am curious if anyone out there has any experience with either of these, and maybe give me a bit of insight. If you have suggestions for something else, that would be okay too. Thanks for any insight you guys might be able to provide. Ron ...Semper Fidelis... -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/530244FA.3030908%40dakotacom.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/Pine.LNX.4.64.1402171022110.12811%40sasami.anime.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [neonixie-l] Help with upgrading my soldering iron
It really depends on what you're doing as far as if a metcal would be worth it or not... but I'm thinking that if you have to ask for recommendations then you don't need one. I'm a real fan of Weller soldering irons. I've had a blue handled Weller for nearly my whole life and it never steered me wrong. -Adam On 2/17/2014 10:23 AM, Dan Hollis wrote: For the price, a hakko is an excellent value, and lightyears better than a radio shack iron. Metcal are extremely expensive, I was never able to justify the cost when the hakko does so well. -Dan On Mon, 17 Feb 2014, David Forbes wrote: I used to use a Hakko 936ESD until last year, when I got a used Metcal from ebay. The 936 has a knob instead of those dumb buttons. but it's discontinued. The Hakko is fine, unless you need to change tips frequently. The Metcal is the best soldering iron you can get. On 2/16/14 11:12 AM, blkadder wrote: Greetings All, I am hoping you can help me make a decision. I have been using my Radio Shack 25w soldering iron for a few years now, and it is time to upgrade. I have been scouring boards and other Interwebz sites, and I think I have narrowed it down to two. Here are the ones I am looking at: Hakko FX888D digital soldering stationhttp://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AWUFVY8/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8colid=3VUV96XRTQWGXcoliid=I1NQBCOEOQSSAF Aoyue 968A SMD Digital Rework Stationhttp://www.amazon.com/dp/B006FA481G/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8colid=3VUV96XRTQWGXcoliid=I348QKU3RA8ENW I have been looking at the Hakko for a while now, but then I found the Aoyue setup for not a lot more money than the Hakko. I am curious if anyone out there has any experience with either of these, and maybe give me a bit of insight. If you have suggestions for something else, that would be okay too. Thanks for any insight you guys might be able to provide. Ron ...Semper Fidelis... -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/530244FA.3030908%40dakotacom.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/53025ACE.107%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
RE: [neonixie-l] Help with upgrading my soldering iron
What I am missing so much in this discussion are the soldering stations from Weller (Not the red ones) and Pace. eric -Original Message- From: neonixie-l@googlegroups.com [mailto:neonixie-l@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Adam Jacobs Sent: maandag 17 februari 2014 19:54 To: neonixie-l@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [neonixie-l] Help with upgrading my soldering iron It really depends on what you're doing as far as if a metcal would be worth it or not... but I'm thinking that if you have to ask for recommendations then you don't need one. I'm a real fan of Weller soldering irons. I've had a blue handled Weller for nearly my whole life and it never steered me wrong. -Adam On 2/17/2014 10:23 AM, Dan Hollis wrote: For the price, a hakko is an excellent value, and lightyears better than a radio shack iron. Metcal are extremely expensive, I was never able to justify the cost when the hakko does so well. -Dan On Mon, 17 Feb 2014, David Forbes wrote: I used to use a Hakko 936ESD until last year, when I got a used Metcal from ebay. The 936 has a knob instead of those dumb buttons. but it's discontinued. The Hakko is fine, unless you need to change tips frequently. The Metcal is the best soldering iron you can get. On 2/16/14 11:12 AM, blkadder wrote: Greetings All, I am hoping you can help me make a decision. I have been using my Radio Shack 25w soldering iron for a few years now, and it is time to upgrade. I have been scouring boards and other Interwebz sites, and I think I have narrowed it down to two. Here are the ones I am looking at: Hakko FX888D digital soldering stationhttp://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AWUFVY8/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl ?_encoding=UTF8colid=3VUV96XRTQWGXcoliid=I1NQBCOEOQSSAF Aoyue 968A SMD Digital Rework Stationhttp://www.amazon.com/dp/B006FA481G/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl ?_encoding=UTF8colid=3VUV96XRTQWGXcoliid=I348QKU3RA8ENW I have been looking at the Hakko for a while now, but then I found the Aoyue setup for not a lot more money than the Hakko. I am curious if anyone out there has any experience with either of these, and maybe give me a bit of insight. If you have suggestions for something else, that would be okay too. Thanks for any insight you guys might be able to provide. Ron ...Semper Fidelis... -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/530244FA.3030908%40dakotacom.ne t. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/53025ACE.107%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/!%26!AAAYAPDddShx705MuX20yCpp0vvCgAAAEFY6tRk5vWNOvtkuTAej350BAA%3D%3D%40zeelandnet.nl. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [neonixie-l] Help with upgrading my soldering iron
OK, I can contribute with some Weller experience.. If you have enough money I can recommend the Weller WX2 station.. it is a heavy brute with two outputs.. It can power a 200W iron when only using one output.. or a nice allround iron or two (or a SMT tweezer) ;) The tips are not cheap though... because when you swap the tip the heating element is a part of the tip! IMHO it is a very versatile station.. it can solder anything from SMT to busbars.. And yes I actually have one here at home! (Also the 200W iron.. ) The WD1 predecessor I also can recommend.. the same tips are used as for the WX2. I sold mine to a friend who makes model ships (he solders anything from electronics to brass fittings for his ship) and he loves it.. Not cheap stations but I like them.. Oh, and they also switch off when not used and heat up (almost if not quite ) as fast as a Metcal... I once had a Metcal too - and can also recommend those.. .. Pace.. I have a MBT desoldering station with built-in vacuumm pump.. it is a great tool too :) A bit annoying with the screw to replace tip but OK it works. Dan -Oprindelig meddelelse- From: Tidak Ada Sent: Monday, February 17, 2014 9:28 PM To: neonixie-l@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: [neonixie-l] Help with upgrading my soldering iron What I am missing so much in this discussion are the soldering stations from Weller (Not the red ones) and Pace. eric -Original Message- From: neonixie-l@googlegroups.com [mailto:neonixie-l@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Adam Jacobs Sent: maandag 17 februari 2014 19:54 To: neonixie-l@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [neonixie-l] Help with upgrading my soldering iron It really depends on what you're doing as far as if a metcal would be worth it or not... but I'm thinking that if you have to ask for recommendations then you don't need one. I'm a real fan of Weller soldering irons. I've had a blue handled Weller for nearly my whole life and it never steered me wrong. -Adam On 2/17/2014 10:23 AM, Dan Hollis wrote: For the price, a hakko is an excellent value, and lightyears better than a radio shack iron. Metcal are extremely expensive, I was never able to justify the cost when the hakko does so well. -Dan On Mon, 17 Feb 2014, David Forbes wrote: I used to use a Hakko 936ESD until last year, when I got a used Metcal from ebay. The 936 has a knob instead of those dumb buttons. but it's discontinued. The Hakko is fine, unless you need to change tips frequently. The Metcal is the best soldering iron you can get. On 2/16/14 11:12 AM, blkadder wrote: Greetings All, I am hoping you can help me make a decision. I have been using my Radio Shack 25w soldering iron for a few years now, and it is time to upgrade. I have been scouring boards and other Interwebz sites, and I think I have narrowed it down to two. Here are the ones I am looking at: Hakko FX888D digital soldering stationhttp://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AWUFVY8/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl ?_encoding=UTF8colid=3VUV96XRTQWGXcoliid=I1NQBCOEOQSSAF Aoyue 968A SMD Digital Rework Stationhttp://www.amazon.com/dp/B006FA481G/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl ?_encoding=UTF8colid=3VUV96XRTQWGXcoliid=I348QKU3RA8ENW I have been looking at the Hakko for a while now, but then I found the Aoyue setup for not a lot more money than the Hakko. I am curious if anyone out there has any experience with either of these, and maybe give me a bit of insight. If you have suggestions for something else, that would be okay too. Thanks for any insight you guys might be able to provide. Ron ...Semper Fidelis... -- David Forbes, Tucson AZ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/530244FA.3030908%40dakotacom.ne t. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/53025ACE.107%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/!%26
[neonixie-l] Help with upgrading my soldering iron
Greetings All, I am hoping you can help me make a decision. I have been using my Radio Shack 25w soldering iron for a few years now, and it is time to upgrade. I have been scouring boards and other Interwebz sites, and I think I have narrowed it down to two. Here are the ones I am looking at: Hakko FX888D digital soldering stationhttp://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AWUFVY8/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8colid=3VUV96XRTQWGXcoliid=I1NQBCOEOQSSAF Aoyue 968A SMD Digital Rework Stationhttp://www.amazon.com/dp/B006FA481G/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8colid=3VUV96XRTQWGXcoliid=I348QKU3RA8ENW I have been looking at the Hakko for a while now, but then I found the Aoyue setup for not a lot more money than the Hakko. I am curious if anyone out there has any experience with either of these, and maybe give me a bit of insight. If you have suggestions for something else, that would be okay too. Thanks for any insight you guys might be able to provide. Ron ...Semper Fidelis... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/f76a9748-0ec4-40bd-a22e-087daacde863%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [neonixie-l] Help with upgrading my soldering iron
On 16/02/2014, at 19.12, blkadder wrote: Greetings All, I am hoping you can help me make a decision. I have been using my Radio Shack 25w soldering iron for a few years now, and it is time to upgrade. I have been scouring boards and other Interwebz sites, and I think I have narrowed it down to two. Here are the ones I am looking at: Hakko FX888D digital soldering station Aoyue 968A SMD Digital Rework Station I'd take the Hakko over the Aoyue _anytime_. I own the Aoyue, and the soldering iron is /shit/. I only use the machine for it's not-so-good hot-air-rework, but it's good enough for heat shrink and the occasional rework. // Per. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/F6B505CE-4F41-4D36-83EA-B08970140AE6%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [neonixie-l] Help with upgrading my soldering iron
For that kind of money you could probably pick up a used Metcal and a couple of tips. Tony. On Sun, 16 Feb 2014 19:23:21 +0100, you wrote: On 16/02/2014, at 19.12, blkadder wrote: Greetings All, I am hoping you can help me make a decision. I have been using my Radio Shack 25w soldering iron for a few years now, and it is time to upgrade. I have been scouring boards and other Interwebz sites, and I think I have narrowed it down to two. Here are the ones I am looking at: Hakko FX888D digital soldering station Aoyue 968A SMD Digital Rework Station I'd take the Hakko over the Aoyue _anytime_. I own the Aoyue, and the soldering iron is /shit/. I only use the machine for it's not-so-good hot-air-rework, but it's good enough for heat shrink and the occasional rework. // Per. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/em02g9pbbl525thgtirb5qlbpblqp9odtj%404ax.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
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I have the gq 5200 http://bit.ly/1dXhMr7 And I absolutely love mine. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 16, 2014, at 12:23 PM, Per Jensen elektronikbik...@gmail.com wrote: On 16/02/2014, at 19.12, blkadder wrote: Greetings All, I am hoping you can help me make a decision. I have been using my Radio Shack 25w soldering iron for a few years now, and it is time to upgrade. I have been scouring boards and other Interwebz sites, and I think I have narrowed it down to two. Here are the ones I am looking at: Hakko FX888D digital soldering station Aoyue 968A SMD Digital Rework Station I'd take the Hakko over the Aoyue _anytime_. I own the Aoyue, and the soldering iron is /shit/. I only use the machine for it's not-so-good hot-air-rework, but it's good enough for heat shrink and the occasional rework. // Per. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/F6B505CE-4F41-4D36-83EA-B08970140AE6%40gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/F308205F-D8AE-4745-9313-B864CA2F5C55%40yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [neonixie-l] Help with upgrading my soldering iron
On 02/16/2014 01:12 PM, blkadder wrote: Greetings All, I am hoping you can help me make a decision. I have been using my Radio Shack 25w soldering iron for a few years now, and it is time to upgrade. I have been scouring boards and other Interwebz sites, and I think I have narrowed it down to two. Aoyue 968A SMD Digital Rework Stationhttp://www.amazon.com/dp/B006FA481G/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8colid=3VUV96XRTQWGXcoliid=I348QKU3RA8ENW I've been using the Aoyue station for 4 or 5 years now. It's pretty decent. The hot air part is great with one small exception. The controller loses its setpoint on any power glitch. The soldering iron is OK. It's a bit unwieldy with that smoke sucker tube, even after the tube is removed. I Dremeled the tube boss off the handle and then it was fine. The vacuum pickup is totally worthless. Just toss it in the garbage and get a dedicated one if you need that functionality. We buy our stuff here: http://sra-solder.com/ He stocks plenty of spare parts. I've had to replace the iron once after the temperature sensor went bad. Quick service and as cheap as Amazon. John -- John DeArmond Tellico Plains, Occupied TN http://www.fluxeon.com -- THE source for induction heaters http://www.neon-john.com-- email from here http://www.johndearmond.com -- Best damned Blog on the net PGP key: wwwkeys.pgp.net: BCB68D77 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/5301061A.9070903%40neon-john.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [neonixie-l] Help with upgrading my soldering iron
I recommend http://www.mpja.com Look at their little inexpensive soldering stations. I have one. It cost about $19. Tips cost a few bucks each. It is temperature-controlled. Works very slick, very nice. I've used it for hundreds of hours and the original tip has not even been worn not even a little. Check it out. It's about the best bang for your buck you're going to get on a temperature controlled soldering station, in my humble opinion. Chuck Original Message From: j...@neon-john.com To: neonixie-l@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: [neonixie-l] Help with upgrading my soldering iron Date: Sun, 16 Feb 2014 13:40:26 -0500 On 02/16/2014 01:12 PM, blkadder wrote: Greetings All, I am hoping you can help me make a decision. I have been using my Radio Shack 25w soldering iron for a few years now, and it is time to upgrade. I have been scouring boards and other Interwebz sites, and I think I have narrowed it down to two. Aoyue 968A SMD Digital Rework Stationhttp://www.amazon.com/dp/B006FA481G/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl? _encoding=UTF8colid=3VUV96XRTQWGXcoliid=I348QKU3RA8ENW I've been using the Aoyue station for 4 or 5 years now. It's pretty decent. The hot air part is great with one small exception. The controller loses its setpoint on any power glitch. The soldering iron is OK. It's a bit unwieldy with that smoke sucker tube, even after the tube is removed. I Dremeled the tube boss off the handle and then it was fine. The vacuum pickup is totally worthless. Just toss it in the garbage and get a dedicated one if you need that functionality. We buy our stuff here: http://sra-solder.com/ He stocks plenty of spare parts. I've had to replace the iron once after the temperature sensor went bad. Quick service and as cheap as Amazon. John -- John DeArmond Tellico Plains, Occupied TN http://www.fluxeon.com -- THE source for induction heaters http://www.neon-john.com-- email from here http://www.johndearmond.com -- Best damned Blog on the net PGP key: wwwkeys.pgp.net: BCB68D77 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/5301061A.9070903%40neon- john.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. $4.95/mo. National Dialup, Anti-Spam, Anti-Virus, 5mb personal web space. 5x faster dialup for only $9.95/mo. No contracts, No fees, No Kidding! See http://www.All2Easy.net for more details! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/380-220142016191129189%40all2easy.net. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [neonixie-l] Help with upgrading my soldering iron
I live near these guys, so I might have to stop by. There is lots of cool stuff on their site, but it looks like most of the soldering station are out of stock. Thanks for pointing them out to me. On Sunday, February 16, 2014 2:11:29 PM UTC-5, Chuck wrote: I recommend http://www.mpja.com Look at their little inexpensive soldering stations. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/a8a697a3-7b09-4fd5-973f-6a148775e598%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [neonixie-l] Help with upgrading my soldering iron
Hi Hakko FX888D digital soldering station I swear by (rather than at) my FX888 - I have the analogue version. Tend to use it for all my fine stuff, in conjunction with a Leica GZ6 binocular microscope that I got for a real song on eBay. (I'm 99% SMD, unless doing high voltage stuff, or prototyping.) For day-to-day, heavier-duty stuff, I'm still using my ancient Antex CS. M -- Matthew Smith Business: http://www.smiffytech.com Blog: http://www.smiffysplace.com Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/smiffy Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/msmiffy Twitter: http://twitter.com/smiffy ABN 16 391 203 815 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/53011860.2070800%40smiffytech.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
RE: [neonixie-l] Help with upgrading my soldering iron
Be aware to keep away of soldering irons that fix their tips with a screw. They will be stuck! Best is the system with a sleeve that has to be fixed near the relatively cool end at the handle, like Weller does. The tip hasn't to be earthed directly (short circuit danger!), but via an 1M Ohm resistor. This to minimalize ESD problems. Test this with an multi meter. Look at the cost of the tip. An Iron plated tip is the best guarantee for long life. An other point of attention is the swam for cleaning If that is mounted on top of the transformer, it is drying out very quickly. By the way, best is to use distilled or demineralized water, like one uses for steam irons. eric _ From: neonixie-l@googlegroups.com [mailto:neonixie-l@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of blkadder Sent: zondag 16 februari 2014 20:43 To: neonixie-l@googlegroups.com Cc: j...@neon-john.com; chuc...@all2easy.net Subject: Re: [neonixie-l] Help with upgrading my soldering iron I live near these guys, so I might have to stop by. There is lots of cool stuff on their site, but it looks like most of the soldering station are out of stock. Thanks for pointing them out to me. On Sunday, February 16, 2014 2:11:29 PM UTC-5, Chuck wrote: I recommend http://www.mpja.com Look at their little inexpensive soldering stations. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/a8a697a3-7b09-4fd5-973f-6a14877 5e598%40googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/!%26!AAAYAPDddShx705MuX20yCpp0vvCgAAAEEQZE3%2BHfhhHlHlE8a9tpycBAA%3D%3D%40zeelandnet.nl. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [neonixie-l] Help with upgrading my soldering iron
Be aware to keep away of soldering irons that fix their tips with a screw. They will be stuck! However, if you have one (I did, for many years), put some anti-seize lubricant on it. That does wonders for making it less stuck. Mind you, it'll still be stuck, but can be removed with gentle persuasion and no damage. - John -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/29CC8CA2-2D95-46CE-8CE0-CCF947D1E8A8%40mac.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [neonixie-l] Help with upgrading my soldering iron
Ron, For regular soldering I've been using an Edsyn 951SX for the last ten years or so and it's been flawless. You can buy various different tips for it (they're held in place by the collar on the iron and not a screw (a good point brought up by Eric). I also have the Aoyue and use it for hot air rework on SMD stuff. The hot air is also very useful for shrink wrap tubing too...for the price, it's a nice piece of kit and has worked well for the last three years for me with pretty regular use...the soldering iron on it is a bit cumbersome as others have mentioned. Cheers, Nick On Sun, Feb 16, 2014 at 10:12 AM, blkadder mgb1...@bellsouth.net wrote: Greetings All, I am hoping you can help me make a decision. I have been using my Radio Shack 25w soldering iron for a few years now, and it is time to upgrade. I have been scouring boards and other Interwebz sites, and I think I have narrowed it down to two. Here are the ones I am looking at: Hakko FX888D digital soldering stationhttp://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AWUFVY8/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8colid=3VUV96XRTQWGXcoliid=I1NQBCOEOQSSAF Aoyue 968A SMD Digital Rework Stationhttp://www.amazon.com/dp/B006FA481G/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8colid=3VUV96XRTQWGXcoliid=I348QKU3RA8ENW I have been looking at the Hakko for a while now, but then I found the Aoyue setup for not a lot more money than the Hakko. I am curious if anyone out there has any experience with either of these, and maybe give me a bit of insight. If you have suggestions for something else, that would be okay too. Thanks for any insight you guys might be able to provide. Ron ...Semper Fidelis... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/f76a9748-0ec4-40bd-a22e-087daacde863%40googlegroups.com . For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups neonixie-l group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web, visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/neonixie-l/CAOX%2BRHK%3Dt2DcbwUgJT2wM%3Dt8NKpvyYAgN7UY5rA3iFF9%2BfjMFQ%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
