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Soldering Iron Question

+100 0n Kakko

had mine for a long time and love it, if it quits I will buy another the same day
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Don't skimp on a soldering iron.

Get the Hakko 936 or the Checkpoint TC-950 which is the same as the Hakko.

I use the Hakko 936 and it is one of the best investments I have made as far as tools go.
 
I picked up a Ratshack Digital soldering station about 8-10 years back, It's been the best One I've ever owned, I'm still using the original tip, it heats up in about 15 seconds, has full control from 350-800f Having a solid iron, thats able to hold some heat makes a world of difference. Practice practice practice"thumbsup"
 
936

This Hakko 936 is the best soldering iron that I have ever owned. And for the most part every part that can go out is replaceable.
 
Another vote for the Hakko 936 (Or Checkpoint, which is a re-wrapped Hakko) Had mine since '03 and never had a problem. The tip coating is fantastic. I won't solder unless I have my Hakko.
 
Is a KOMEC 936 a renamed HAKKO 936, or just as good? It looks the same and its 60w. For less money. I kinow, you get what you pay for most of the time. But who dosent like to find a deal?
 
soldering iron

I have had the same problem but I have bought about everykind of iron known to man kind. I finally bought a hobby tempature adjustable and my soldering world has changed ever since. I would spend the 100.00 to but the right one from the start."thumbsup"
 
HEY 936 OWNERS!

You recommend what model iron? please

11 --small

12 -- medium

13 -- large

just wondering if large is to large?
thanks guys

for newbs here like me, i researched for a week, amazon,ebay,online,home depot etc etc
shoot with cool skins and extra power youd be crazy not to
purchase this HAKKO Soldering Iron Station #936 (12)medium standard or (13) large pencil iron also "thumbsup"

Mines in mail............:flipoff:
 
Knife, the #12 medium tip will do 90% of the RC soldering tasks. The iron is the same... you can buy the tips for fine soldering and I suppose if you try your hand at battery pack building the large tip would PROBABLY work ok...I think the 936 is just a bit under powered for battery building.
 
JSN said:
Knife, the #12 medium tip will do 90% of the RC soldering tasks. The iron is the same... you can buy the tips for fine soldering and I suppose if you try your hand at battery pack building the large tip would PROBABLY work ok...I think the 936 is just a bit under powered for battery building.
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OH I thought maybe the iron was different sizes??????????
I wish adds would just describe a little more half time.

So your saying #'s are just stating tip sizes but same iron for all?

Well if thats case then yeah i suppose ill start with 12 then instead of 13.......

Oh yeah another newb piece of info if your searching for soldering iron info as i was today, keep in mind you need 40watts minimum but recommended above to weld traxxas plugs as i am doing....
Weller stations look nice and i almost bought considering name but so underpowered i went with hakko....besides they look faster!
I need some ANARCHY SKINS8)
 
Knife, the handle and base are the same... when you buy the small, medium or large your really just buying different tips. The larger the tip the more heat it holds and transfers to the solder point... you can also run a higher temp with larger tips without risking burning them up as easy as the smaller tips.

The 936 is 60 watts of power so for things like motor connections, deans plugs, bullet connectors and so on you have PLENTY of power... just make sure you use a GOOD rosin core LEAD....let me say it one more time...LEAD base 60/40 or 63/37 solder AND use rosin flux as well... paste or liquid your choice. Clean the parts and flux them up...Use a temp of around 700 degree's up to about 750... if you need it hotter work on your cleaning and fluxing, make sure you tin the tip and solder away... CLEAN AND RE-TIN between each solder joint.

If you need to do things like servo connection, PCB soldering and smaller solder connections get the small conical tip and keep your heat down.
 
JSN said:
Knife, the handle and base are the same... when you buy the small, medium or large your really just buying different tips. The larger the tip the more heat it holds and transfers to the solder point... you can also run a higher temp with larger tips without risking burning them up as easy as the smaller tips.

The 936 is 60 watts of power so for things like motor connections, deans plugs, bullet connectors and so on you have PLENTY of power... just make sure you use a GOOD rosin core LEAD....let me say it one more time...LEAD base 60/40 or 63/37 solder AND use rosin flux as well... paste or liquid your choice. Clean the parts and flux them up...Use a temp of around 700 degree's up to about 750... if you need it hotter work on your cleaning and fluxing, make sure you tin the tip and solder away... CLEAN AND RE-TIN between each solder joint.

If you need to do things like servo connection, PCB soldering and smaller solder connections get the small conical tip and keep your heat down.
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Oh dude your awesome.........You know after hearing people call me a master fabricator on my tv shows, my shop and pirate it was a huge compliment and i think thats part of what makes a TRUE Champion---BUILDING YOUR OWN CHIT THEN WINNING WITH IT!... If it doesn't say MILLER TIG/OR MIG I wasn't touching it;-)
IM Really embarrased here as a self taught welder for MANY many years i cant believe im asking welding questions about joining metal:twisted::cry::oops:
Wicked Evil.......:shock:

Oh well I guess that shows you how much i really hated wiring issues at shop.......NEVER

So if i understand correctly we wanna dip tip every weld with tinner paste!
use a 60/40 rosin core LEAD
And also some flux???? This goes on wire or work area? or both?
So id prolly use paste flux right instead of messy spray???????

Thanks for your help with all this, Im getting a cool lil RC Build area setup so I can get this championship contending RC Shop/KRIPPABLEKRAWLERS/KRAWLING4KIDS.ORG's FREE work area setup right!
The first time.....All while waqtching STANLEY CUP..........
BEER=RC CRAWLER=RCCRAWLER.COM=STANLEY CUP EQUALS BAD ARZZZ MEMORIAL DAY"thumbsup"
 
So if i understand correctly we wanna dip tip every weld with tinner paste!
use a 60/40 rosin core LEAD
And also some flux???? This goes on wire or work area? or both?
So id prolly use paste flux right instead of messy spray???????
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Tinning the tip is done with solder... you melt some solder on the tip then use either a damp sponge or what I use... http://www.hakkousa.com/detail.asp?CID=8,264&PID=2989&Page=1
then you clean the tip leaving a thin layer of shiny solder to protect it and transfer heat better... now you're tip is ready to solder"thumbsup" DO THIS EVERY JOINT AND BEFORE YOU SHUT DOWN THE IRON.

as for the flux... I use the paste stuff but the liquid is usually applied with a dropper or needle tip squeez bottle... you want to clean and flux each part of the solder joint and apply a small amount of solder to each also called tinning... a touch more flux on each part of the connections a little heat and maybe some more solder and your done"thumbsup"


Edit too add:

If you do all the above you should have a clean solder joint in a matter of seconds... if your taking more than 5-6 seconds to solder the joint you need better cleaning/fluxing... a little more heat(not much over 750 though) or a bigger tip.
 
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JSN said:
Tinning the tip is done with solder... you melt some solder on the tip then use either a damp sponge or what I use... http://www.hakkousa.com/detail.asp?CID=8,264&PID=2989&Page=1
then you clean the tip leaving a thin layer of shiny solder to protect it and transfer heat better... now you're tip is ready to solder"thumbsup"

as for the flux... I use the paste stuff but the liquid is usually applied with a dropper or needle tip squeez bottle... you want to clean and flux each part of the solder joint and apply a small amount of solder to each also called tinning... a touch more flux on each part of the connections a little heat and maybe some more solder and your done"thumbsup"


Edit too add:

If you do all the above you should have a clean solder joint in a matter of seconds... if your taking more than 5-6 seconds to solder the joint you need better cleaning/fluxing... a little more heat(not much over 750 though) or a bigger tip.
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OK Im grasping

funny i had that hakko cleaner on amazon list already

so i got hakko cleaner 8.00/cheap
tinner paste 3.00/cheap
flux paste-brush-dip on lead free comes 3oz tub 8.00/cheap
desoldering pump
hakko 936 13 station
"thumbsup"
close to a G-SPOT=AWESOME

click=buy=done8)

cant wait
 
OK Im grasping

funny i had that hakko cleaner on amazon list already

so i got hakko cleaner 8.00/cheap
tinner paste 3.00/cheap
flux paste-brush-dip on lead free comes 3oz tub 8.00/cheap
desoldering pump
hakko 936 13 station
"thumbsup"
close to a G-SPOT=AWESOME

click=buy=done8)

cant wait
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Looks good... I've never used the tinner paste so I can't comment on how well it works. The flux... was it ROSIN based? some don't bother with flux as the solder you buy should be rosin flux core... I personally don't think it's enough and the ease of soldering since I started using seperate flux proves to me you do need it... you need the right Flux though... Rosin is the best IMHO.
 
every flux i found on amazon appears to be for plumbing alot says not for electrical.......
i think ill prefer paste but since i cant get on amazon
ill look somewhere else........

thanks for all your help

i hope newb finds this info cause all these are best of best, my buddy just bought everything i did too........"thumbsup"
 
every flux i found on amazon appears to be for plumbing alot says not for electrical.......
i think ill prefer paste but since i cant get on amazon
ill look somewhere else........

thanks for all your help

i hope newb finds this info cause all these are best of best, my buddy just bought everything i did too........"thumbsup"
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So the flux you ordered is for plumbing? man DO NOT USE THAT STUFF!!!! most all of it is corrosive to electronics. you have a Radio shack close by? they sell little tub's of rosin flux as well as some fairly good rosin core 60/40 solder in various Dia.


here ya go... http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=rosin+flux
 
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