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thanks for all the good advices! Look around today and order one, will notify which one I chose:-)
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Go ahead and spend major bucks on a Hakko, or get this amazing knockoff for $16.51
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...arch=soldering
buy a 10- pack of tips (the HK only comes with a needle tip) http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-10pcs-So...E:L:OC:US:3160
I use this almost daily, kicks a#^, and solders just about anything that comes my way.2008 NAMBA P-Mono & P-Offshore Nat'l 2-Lap Record Holder; '15 P-Cat, P-Ltd Cat 2-Lap
2009/2010 NAMBA P-Sport Hydro Nat'l 2-Lap Record Holder, '13 SCSTA P-Ltd Cat High Points
'11 NAMBA [P-Ltd] : Mono, Offshore, OPC, Sport Hydro; '06 LSO, '12,'13,'14 P Ltd Cat /MonoComment
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My Dad worked for Hughes Aircrafts Co.'s Missile Guidance Group, I "inherited" a Weller and it is bullet proof, still use it. Made in The USA no less!!
This is a great value, I bought a Hakko at a trade show for less than half the money you buy on the market, however, if I had known this deal on HK, it would have be a no brainer. I like this because you can rely on the digital readout to adjust the temp to your needs. In someways I prefer this over the old Weller.
Too many boats, not enough time...
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My Dad worked for Hughes Aircrafts Co.'s Missile Guidance Group, I "inherited" a Weller and it is bullet proof, still use it. Made in The USA no less!!
This is a great value, I bought a Hakko at a trade show for less than half the money you buy on the market, however, if I had known this deal on HK, it would have be a no brainer. I like this because you can rely on the digital readout to adjust the temp to your needs. In someways I prefer this over the old Weller.
I just keep mine cranked up all the way (800 deg. or so) and go for it. No digital readout to cornfuze my poor brain
Since I got the HK goodie my soldering time has been cut way down, and my solder joints are much better. Did some 8mm bullets yesterday and didn't break a sweat. Does a quick job on parallel connectors which used to be a PIA - I can now knock them out easily and quickly.2008 NAMBA P-Mono & P-Offshore Nat'l 2-Lap Record Holder; '15 P-Cat, P-Ltd Cat 2-Lap
2009/2010 NAMBA P-Sport Hydro Nat'l 2-Lap Record Holder, '13 SCSTA P-Ltd Cat High Points
'11 NAMBA [P-Ltd] : Mono, Offshore, OPC, Sport Hydro; '06 LSO, '12,'13,'14 P Ltd Cat /MonoComment
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The one I posted is a fancier version of that one.42" Osprey, 32" Pursuit, 26" Bling Rocket (rescue), Blizzard Rigger, JAE 21FE rigger, Hobby King rigger (RIP)Comment
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Yes, I know! I loved it when I had to solder 8 ga. wire , cranked it up all the way. I used to get really frustrated when I had to solder anything above 12 ga. Lesson for me was that one has to have the proper tools for the intended job.[/COLOR]
I just keep mine cranked up all the way (800 deg. or so) and go for it. No digital readout to cornfuze my poor brain
Since I got the HK goodie my soldering time has been cut way down, and my solder joints are much better. Did some 8mm bullets yesterday and didn't break a sweat. Does a quick job on parallel connectors which used to be a PIA - I can now knock them out easily and quickly.Too many boats, not enough time...Comment
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+1 I solder regularly at work using multi-thousand dollar rework stations, I have this HK system (hakko knockoff) at home and I'm very happy with it for hobby use. Performs very well in point to point applications where temperature is really not as critical as with surface mount work.This is NOT a toy?!?
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Lol I have the hobbyking station too. Solders 8 gauge no problem. Get a hakko chisel tip from a main hobbies and you"ll have a great setup.Comment
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I've got two of these, one @ my shop and one @ home in my toy shop. Over a year on each and no problem with either one and they work great the heat gun is real handy for heat shrink tube!! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Maxtra-2In1-...item2a28b74f01Comment
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