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In Reply to: Good Soldering Iron posted by AudioSoul on July 14, 2016 at 17:28:17:
I actually have one each of almost all the recommended solder stations and I'd say there are really no bad choices among them, especially for the hobbyist (by that I mean someone like me who's often chipping away at a project on the bench and occasionally doing a marathon session when it's a lousy day out or one's otherwise becalmed).
I have a Weller like Mike showed, plus it's sibling with the temperature control dial. I also have a Hakko FX-888D (the one with the digital readout).
While I like the Hakko's quick change tips and digital readout, as well as the dial on the adjustable Weller, I find these are features I don't use a lot. I do change tips sometimes, but I'm not in such a hurry I can't wait a few minutes for things to cool down. Similarly, I tend to find a good temperature for a solder and stick with it, rarely adjusting it.
So I'd say, bottom line, if you're not a 'power user,' pick among the recommended stations and shop on price and delivery. Hakko and Weller are, of course, very common, so tips and parts are readily available for these. I do see the Weller products more in local hardware stores, but this is a somewhat illusory benefit - the things stocked in places like Home Depot are not typically for electronics.
Just my $0.02
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- Really no bad choices in these recommendations... - caffeinator 20:05:07 07/14/16 (1)
- RE: Really no bad choices in these recommendations... - Michael Samra 11:18:08 07/15/16 (0)
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