CE vs. F&T question -- choice of soldering station?

NitroLiq · Post by **NitroLiq** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 9:38 am

Hakko 936 or weller WES51 soldering station and Kester 44 solder.

rockstah · Post by **rockstah** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 11:24 am

my Hakko Future Product FP-102 soldering station with a T7-D24 Tip rocks.

white room · Post by **white room** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 12:02 pm

The Hakko looks good and this makes it look even better...

http://tinyurl.com/2ega34

I may have to get one ( or two ).

rockstah · Post by **rockstah** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 12:05 pm

mjbrown · Post by **mjbrown** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 4:29 pm

dynaman wrote:I second the vote for Xytronics. The model I have heats up very quickly.

Thanks for the info, I'm going to try the Xytronics as my 1st station.

Billy Batz · Post by **Billy Batz** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 7:10 am

white room wrote:The Hakko looks good and this makes it look even better...

http://tinyurl.com/2ega34

I may have to get one ( or two ).

Buy one get one free? $125 a piece. Anyone want to go halfers with me for that deal?

They do go new for $150 on ebay

NitroLiq · Post by **NitroLiq** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 12:55 pm

Looks like it's made out of Lego.

curtg · Post by **curtg** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 4:30 pm

theundeadelvis wrote:Wellers alway get high accolades, however, I have used this particular Xytronics for a few years and absolutely love it. http://www.circuitspecialists.com/prod.itml/icOid/3528

I bought that one and got it yesterday. LOVE IT! I also got the free DMM. Thanks for the recommendation.

JimiJames · Post by **JimiJames** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 8:32 pm

Hakko for me. I use a flat tip, screw driver style. (High wattage... I work fast).
I used to use a damp sponge cleaner but I think it was Flames that said to try a metal sponge cleaner station. That's what I use now with no complaints.
No matter what you get, it has to be one with you, Danielson.

As long as you have a feel for what's in your hand you'll get the results your lookin' for...
On the other hand.
If your pumpin' out as much as VG, Flames and others of high calibur soldering , better get a NASA grade like the models previously posted.

Billy Batz · Post by **Billy Batz** » Thu Oct 25, 2007 6:23 am

Using a sponge kills tips. Metal wool all the way.