[Boatanchors] Soldering Station Advice

[Paul Kraemer]

I also endorse that choice (FWIW) Over 25 years in electronic manufacturing.
I have several Weller WTCP fixed temperature that have over 25 years on them 
and still work very well
Only dislike is the tips don't last as long as I think they should. Maybe I 
need to remember to shut them off when I am finished using them!
The Hakko 936 is a very good value, nice to use and it is variable 
temperature
I like having the luxury of both. The Weller is a longer slender tip for 
reaching in deep spaces but I think the Hakko is a better product.
For a new purchase today I'd go Hakko in a heartbeat
I also have the Weller variable temperature version of the WTCP and don't 
like it at all. Would not recommend it.
Paul K0UYA

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <LeeCraner at aol.com>
To: <kmd at xplornet.ca>; <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 12:00 PM
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Soldering Station Advice


> Keith:
>
> I love my Hakko 936's (I have two).  Three sizes of "handles" are
> available and a very wide assortment of tips.  Prior to getting my first 
> Hakko, I
> had Weller and Unger stations.  When my Unger finally gave up, I 
> purchased
> the first Hakko.  I was sorry I didn't make the switch  earlier.
>
> And, I too work on both SS and boatanchor gear, doing a lot of homebrewing
> of both.
>
> It is now discontinued and replaced with what is supposed to be even a
> better unit, but I have no experience with the new one.
>
> 73
> Lee WB6SSW
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