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07-03-2008, 09:29 PM | #1 |
Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canarda
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| What are you using for a solder gun??
The good old Weller is just not doing it for me any more. I want something more adjustable, maybe able to switch tips. I used to have a nice mini Butane solder pen that had 6 tips and could do it all but it died after 5 years of abuse. And I have not seen any like it for sale. I was thinking about a Hakko, they seem to be in the Mag a lot. But I have never seen anyone use one. My question is... What are you using? And how is it working out for you? Thanks, Heathen |
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07-03-2008, 09:49 PM | #2 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: RAMBLIN
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ungar . ive had it fir a long while with no issues.
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07-03-2008, 09:58 PM | #3 |
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07-03-2008, 10:15 PM | #4 |
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Can't beat a Weller IMO. I am currently using a basic Weller/Cooper station. Simple, basic, and everything I need. http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00954054000P |
07-03-2008, 10:37 PM | #6 |
Quarry Creeper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hiding the bodies
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i use this weller http://www.testequipmentdepot.com/we...der/wlc100.htm |
07-04-2008, 02:45 AM | #7 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Torrance
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I just replaced my Weller with the Hakko 936. Heats up super fast and is available with a lot of different tips.
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07-04-2008, 05:09 AM | #8 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Metro NYC
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Hakko 936.....
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07-04-2008, 05:55 AM | #9 | ||
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07-04-2008, 07:59 AM | #10 |
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That Hakko 936 or an Ungar should be sufficient for a battery pack. I immediately want to be your friend tho, you are one of the few that realize how important a good soldering iron is. I caught my buddy trying to put a battery together using a 35W Radio Crap special.
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07-04-2008, 01:02 PM | #11 | |
Picky Fab'r/Acetal Junky Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Arizona Desert/AJ
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07-04-2008, 01:13 PM | #12 |
I wanna be Dave Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: BFE, NV
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Ive used a high end race station up until about 3 years ago. I got a Radio Shack 20.00 butane model that works really well and is well suited for crawling due to the lack of electricity at most spots. It will solder batteries but its a little difficult on Sub C's without overheating the cells. Works great on 2/3's though. All in all its a good hot iron and a great value.
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07-04-2008, 01:52 PM | #13 |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
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get a Hakko 936
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07-04-2008, 05:34 PM | #14 |
RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: ccxc
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a butane one.........weller portasol. Works for me.
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07-04-2008, 05:41 PM | #15 |
Pebble Pounder Join Date: May 2008 Location: IN
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check this one out its a hakko knock off and know a couple guys have great luck with it. Can use the hakko tips for replacment. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=96375 |
07-06-2008, 06:29 PM | #16 |
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07-07-2008, 01:22 AM | #17 |
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Got me the Hakko 936 at RCX with the free skin..Can't complain. Have used a regular Hakko Iron for a few years and it has been a great tool. I have seen the knock off at my local harbor freight and it looks like a Hakko that was rejected or something...Almost a dead on copy or b grade....can't be a bad buy for the price!!
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07-07-2008, 11:38 PM | #18 | |
Rock Crawler Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: In A Nut Shell
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| Quote: I have the same one i got it at RCX, before i got it i was using a POS 30w from radio shack, its amazing what a good soldering iron can do, I use it constantly (i look for stuff to solder now where before i hated it) | |
07-07-2008, 11:41 PM | #19 |
Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canarda
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Thanks for all the input guys. I think I will be ordering the Hakko.
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07-07-2008, 11:45 PM | #20 |
Rock Stacker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: cookeville
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been repairing electronics for over 15 years .you won't go wrong with the hakko.
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