[jdimitri]

Well.. i just found out that my soldering iron is horrible and i'm lacking a couple of things here and there
Where do you get your tools? The only place i've seen selling them is Dick Smith or Radio parts..

Any ideas?

 

[splaz]

Well I can't really say where specifically in Melbourne. However pretty much DSE, Jaycar, Altronics, Bunnings and random hardware/electronics stores is where I get the majority of tools.

If you're interested in a Hakko 936 ESD station and it's in your budget testtools.com.au has them for $135 or I know a place over here in Perth that has them for $137. As to say RS who wants $300 for the same thing, them and farnell are another place to get tools although they are expensive.

Not pushing Hakko just a good and often recommended station and I did a bit of searching around when buying my own so I know where to get them...

 

[SHLim]

I got my Hakko from http://www.computronics.com.au/hakko/soldering/
At the sametime you might want to order extra tips unless you can get them cheap locally. I find bevel tips easy to use and the wider one is good for thick cable.

Have fun,
Sam

 

[splaz]

^^ That would be the Perth place. I caught the bus there and then had a massive walk with my station in a box to the nearest stop. :\