Soldering Station (best melt for the buck)

[Nate08]

Currently I'm using a weller station, it was great when new but nearing time for replacement.

My lhs uses the checkpoint/hakko station and having had an oppertunity to use it I wouldnt buy anything else for what we do.

Definately go this route though if you choose the hakko:

I know you can get it from tower for $79, but I'd spend $5 more and get it from Corey at RPP. I'd be willing to bet money he'll get it to you faster, and his service is 100 times better.

http://www.rpphobby.com/product_p/hak936rcg.htm

 

[es79]

Wow overwhelming response to get the hakko, I just got done talking on the phone with local hobby shop. Gonna go check all of them out. Thanks so much for all the responses. Great info.

 

[TexasSP]

Our customers have really liked these


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Been using the Hakko for two years solid with the same tip. It get's used on average 12 times per month as I use it on other things as well as RC. Best bang for the buck I have found.

Like Jason, I never realized how bad the other irons sucked until I got this one.

 

[EddieO]

I have this, but mine is two models ago....basically the same thing though....the 936 is a simpler version, but still a great iron.


Later EddieO

 

[rex cars]

hakko 936

 

[Stormin2u]

Update for the Hokko 936. This is the replacement for the Hokko 936 60 watt the Hokko FX-888 70 watts and it is 50% smaller with more power and faster recovery plus a few other improvements.

The pricing is about $5 more.

Work space is always at a premium and the smaller unit is sweet.

 

[freetimecrawler]

i have a lot more fun after i bought a soldering station:mrgreen:

x1000

 

[Deezul]

Our customers have really liked these


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This......

 

[neillarson]

For RC, these 2 items are great:

Team Checkpoint Solder Station:

http://www.towerhobbies.com/products/team_checkpoint/tcpr0950.html

The Jigs Up:

http://thejigsup.net/