mono
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I think some of the pics just show them turned at a bad angle or maybe even a pic of the wrong tip as I didn't bother to decode or compare the markings on them.
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that's what was worrying me, they are the right pics, and it doesn't make sense that they'd take them at an angle that makes em look conical
| Originally Posted by mono /img/forum/go_quote.gif I think some of the pics just show them turned at a bad angle or maybe even a pic of the wrong tip as I didn't bother to decode or compare the markings on them. |
that's what was worrying me, they are the right pics, and it doesn't make sense that they'd take them at an angle that makes em look conical
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I think you worry too much. A certain amount of faith is required, in that if they claim 2.4mm chisel (or whatever), that's what they'll send.
However, with that particular iron you are not necessarily forced to use their tips, Hakko 900M tips are compatible and arguably better, in worst case if there is a minor bit of cement on the generic-Aoyue equivalent of a Hakko, you'd just sand that off. What I mean is, the Aoyue (as this Circuit Specialists iron is, and is sold elsehwere) has the same general tip dimensions. The Aoyue tips have a very slightly larger inner diameter, meaning that overall, their body thickness is slightly slimmer, but the element design itself on the Aoyue is compatible with Hakko 900M tips, it is only a matter of whether there is a slight variation in the cement securing the termal sensor into the end of the ceramic element.
Thus, if you are going to buy the Aoyue soldering station, from Circuit Specialists or (for example), Somewhere else that offers significantly lower shipping rates (but doesn't give you a free item with a $50 order like circuit specialists does) you don't necessarily need to buy the tips at the same time, since this is the most common tip dimension available you can get the Hakko 900M tips on ebay or separately for the same price (except shipping cost, if you ordered them separately from anything else).
I can't decide for you, how important it is to have good tip options available, but if you want that, (which I did), the Hakko 900M compatible stations like the Circuit Specialist/Aoyue are desirable. Plus, if you saw that link I provided, you can get an entire replacement wand w/std.tip for a mere $13.
However, I feel it should be mentioned that there is another alternative to the Aoyue rebrands that is a slight bit better overall, more comparable to Hakko which is Xytronics. This is arguably the best value, better than the Aoyue, but there is a catch in that the wand is not detachable with a DIN connector, if it fails you would have to solder a new one in. Not really important to someone who has soldering and basic electronics troubleshooting skills, but it also means you'd have to have a 2nd iron to repair it. I don't mean to suggest it's likely to fail anytime soon, just mentioning part of how they arrive at the low cost. It is a lower wattage than some Xytronics though, if you'd be doing large jobs then a larger Xytronics (if not a differnt brand) wouldn't be a bad idea.
However, with that particular iron you are not necessarily forced to use their tips, Hakko 900M tips are compatible and arguably better, in worst case if there is a minor bit of cement on the generic-Aoyue equivalent of a Hakko, you'd just sand that off. What I mean is, the Aoyue (as this Circuit Specialists iron is, and is sold elsehwere) has the same general tip dimensions. The Aoyue tips have a very slightly larger inner diameter, meaning that overall, their body thickness is slightly slimmer, but the element design itself on the Aoyue is compatible with Hakko 900M tips, it is only a matter of whether there is a slight variation in the cement securing the termal sensor into the end of the ceramic element.
Thus, if you are going to buy the Aoyue soldering station, from Circuit Specialists or (for example), Somewhere else that offers significantly lower shipping rates (but doesn't give you a free item with a $50 order like circuit specialists does) you don't necessarily need to buy the tips at the same time, since this is the most common tip dimension available you can get the Hakko 900M tips on ebay or separately for the same price (except shipping cost, if you ordered them separately from anything else).
I can't decide for you, how important it is to have good tip options available, but if you want that, (which I did), the Hakko 900M compatible stations like the Circuit Specialist/Aoyue are desirable. Plus, if you saw that link I provided, you can get an entire replacement wand w/std.tip for a mere $13.
However, I feel it should be mentioned that there is another alternative to the Aoyue rebrands that is a slight bit better overall, more comparable to Hakko which is Xytronics. This is arguably the best value, better than the Aoyue, but there is a catch in that the wand is not detachable with a DIN connector, if it fails you would have to solder a new one in. Not really important to someone who has soldering and basic electronics troubleshooting skills, but it also means you'd have to have a 2nd iron to repair it. I don't mean to suggest it's likely to fail anytime soon, just mentioning part of how they arrive at the low cost. It is a lower wattage than some Xytronics though, if you'd be doing large jobs then a larger Xytronics (if not a differnt brand) wouldn't be a bad idea.
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another vote for the circuit specialists iron (CSI-STATION1A). I have it - in fact, it was mono who recommended it to me
About the tips... My local Fry's carries hakko tips. I bought several of those hakko tips, and they work superbly on the csi iron.
About the tips... My local Fry's carries hakko tips. I bought several of those hakko tips, and they work superbly on the csi iron.
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Look like a weller WLK100 clone. Do the Hakko or Weller tips work with it? I've been looking into this one as its the only affordable station I can find locally.
| Originally Posted by werdwerdus /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have this one and it's pretty good imo. I also got the 1/8" chisel tip for making cables. MPJA, Inc. |
Look like a weller WLK100 clone. Do the Hakko or Weller tips work with it? I've been looking into this one as its the only affordable station I can find locally.
I recently purchased this https://www.howardelectronics.com/xytronic/379.html and have found it to be excellent. In addition, Howard Electronics beat all competitors prices, offered fast shipping, and are some of the nicest people I have dealt with. Highly recommended.
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Xytronic 379 Auto-Temp Soldering Station through Amazon or directly from Howard Electronics - $50. Gret value and a decent iron.
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