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Iron shopping- WES51 vs FX-888 ?

post #1 of 4
4/29/11 at 5:26pm
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So my old faithful Weller EC3002 finally gave out, it had a good life, RIP.

I am leaning towards the Weller WES51 but the new Hakko FX-888 is pretty nice looking also.

Any input? anyone tried both? Opions or advice on ether is welcome

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post #2 of 4
4/29/11 at 5:40pm

I have been quite happy with my WES51.

Where I used to work, they used a Hakko,

but I don't remember the model. I think

either one will serve you well.

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post #3 of 4
4/29/11 at 6:30pm

I used a Weller WESD51 (digital) at work when I made my three AlienDACs, GrubDAC and SSMH. It performed fantastically well (although I had a little trouble with the first two AlienDACs, but 1) PCM2702s are a pain to solder, 2) I chalk it up to inexperience more than the station). I imagine the analog version is not much different. Pick the right tip and temperature and I imagine the WES51 can handle pretty much anything you throw at it.

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post #4 of 4
4/30/11 at 12:02pm
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Thanks guys, Think I'm going to try the new hakko just because its new


 

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