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What's your favorite soldering tool ?

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colebearanimals

Hi, What would you recommend for a good tool for soldering? I plan on doing a fair bit of soldering in the future and need something that will work well (general home audio). I've got a "gun" but it's lousy. I also tried a "pencil" from ratshack. It was a piece of crap. Solder type as well. Please be specific if possible. Paul

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Hakko 808 - wheezer 17:41:47 10/23/10 (0)
Desoldering gun
RE: What's your favorite soldering tool ? - Neff 19:16:26 10/16/10 (0)
Add a solder sucker tool (or solder wick) for removing solder during repairs. A must have for PC boards.
I sure do enjoy my Hakko 936.--------nt - sherod 12:24:19 10/16/10 (0)
Yet another vote for Hakko - Simon Templar 22:42:48 10/15/10 (0)
I've had mine about 18 months and can't think of a bad thing to say about it. Makes me look better than I really am.

....sT
Did anybody mention the Hakko 936? - Sondek 20:20:05 10/15/10 (0)
It really is a great tool.
RE: What's your favorite soldering tool ? - colebearanimals 18:53:39 10/14/10 (0)
Hakko it is. Thanks everyone for your input. Paul
Hakko 936 Soldering Station (nt) - RadioWonder 17:16:45 10/14/10 (4)
nt.
- Oh yeah forgot Hakko, good stuff too - Tweekeng 21:49:14 10/14/10 (0)
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- Third the Hakko 936 Soldering Station - Metralla 20:36:03 10/14/10 (0)
  An excellent unit.
  
  Regards,
  Geoff
- Second the Hakko 936 Soldering Station - R Browne 17:59:23 10/14/10 (1)
  I'm a relative novice at soldering but I've found that the Hakko 936 is the best soldering gear I've used. Nice selection of tips are offered. I've had good results with Wonder Solder that heats quickly and flows easily. As with everything else, others will have favorite choices regarding solder for various reasons.
  - +1 on the Hakko 936! n/t - rewind67 18:01:50 10/14/10 (0)
    n/t
Wellar, Ungar, Metcal all make fine solder stations - Tweekeng 16:04:54 10/14/10 (0)
Just get one that has adjustable heat settings and a generous selection of tip sizes and shapes.

You pretty much get what you pay for.

As for solder I use what ever I can grab from work. Right now its Alpha Pure Core 33/67
RE: What's your favorite soldering tool ? - Steve Jones 15:09:03 10/14/10 (0)
I use a Metcal solder station and Cardas leaded solder. Can't complain.

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