Which iron do you use?

[pkjames]

HAKKO 936 @ HOME
GOOT 711 @ WORK

 

[jamess71]

Power Consumption
24AC-40W
Output voltage 24VAC
Temperature Range 200-480 deg C
Tip to Ground Resistance Under 2 Ohm
Tip to Ground potential Under 2mv (TYP 0.6mv)
Heating Element Ceramic heater
Knob type control switch , digital display of output or setup temperature.
Built-in temperature sensor can keep the temperature constant and precise.
compact unit takes up little space on the workbench.
Controled by CPU.
Grounded tip for safe use with static sensitive devices.
Includes one FREE replacement heating element.


Just bought this knockoff. Looks like it should be decent for occasional projects. it was $50 and came with a set of 10 Pliers & Cutters. I'll let you guys know how it works out

James

 

[Televator]

so to all you Hakko 9XX users... what tip(s) do you prefer? 900M-T-0.8D? Any others?

 

[ezkcdude]

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Originally Posted by Televator /img/forum/go_quote.gif so to all you Hakko 9XX users... what tip(s) do you prefer? 900M-T-0.8D? Any others?

I think that one is probably the best. I (stupidly) bought the tiniest bevel tip, and the tip is too small, which makes heating unpredictable. The chisel/screwdriver tips can apply quick and even heating to pins, traces, etc.

 

[beerguy0]

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Originally Posted by Televator /img/forum/go_quote.gif so to all you Hakko 9XX users... what tip(s) do you prefer? 900M-T-0.8D? Any others?

Hakko tips that I have:

900M-T-0.8D - Good for SMD work (SOIC, 1206 and 0603 passives)
900M-T-1.6D - Good for general small thru-hole work
900M-T-3.2D - Good for larger parts, soldering to ground planes, etc.
900M-T-1C - Another good choice for SMD work. Has a hoof-shaped tip that transfers heat pretty well.

Forget about the long, pointy tips. Not enough thermal mass in the tip to transfer heat well. I've had little success with them in the past, and I spend the better part of every working day with a soldering iron in my hand. The chisel shaped tips seem to work the best, as long as they are sized to the job at hand.

 

[Joshatdot]

Thanks mono for the tip on what Hakko Iron holder to get.

What gauge/size of solder do ya'll use? I am going to order some Kester 44 from Digi-Key, and unsure what size to get.

 

[Nospam]

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Originally Posted by MusicallySilent /img/forum/go_quote.gif Does anyone have ideas on a sub 50 dollar maybe 25 dollar range iron (temp control isnt necessary) that would be fine for beginning some work (making cables, a few amps (pimeta soha cmoy etc.))...

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Originally Posted by funch /img/forum/go_quote.gif This one. Station 1A. http://www.circuitspecialists.com/prod.itml/icOid/7307

Works great for me.

 

[Televator]

Been using the Chinese Hakko clone now for two Cmoys and it works very well! The smaller (hakko) chisel tips are very easy to apply heat very precisely... for someone who has never soldered before, I think I've been doing an ok job so far and the decent material is really helping!

 

[ykstyle]

Hakko 453 (Dash 20W) + 980 (Presto 20/50w) /w blade tips combo

 

[sugarinthegourd]

Anyone here tried this one?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=190146375457

Seller appears to be the guy who makes microshar amps.

 

[cbw]

Been using a Weller WTCPT for over a year now, have never tried any of the Hakko series.

 

[Tomo]

Hey,

I used to use Weller WTCAP. But now I use Goot (Taiyo Electric Industriy Co. Ltd.) PX-238

http://www.goot.co.jp/e/item.html?c=7

Can't get you the page directly. But it's a really POWERFUL iron. 70W!! Temp Controlled, too.

Tomo

 

[EFN]

Recently I bought this baby:

ANTEX 25 Watt, Lovely stuff - so many choices for tips and downright simple to use.