[Boatanchors] Hakko Soldering Station Handles

[David C. Hallam]

Dave,

No, this is strictly a soldering station.  It's has connections for two 
24V 50W ESD soldering irons , Hakko calls them handles, with 
independent  temperature controls.  For desoldering, a couple of months 
ago I bought a Hakko 808 desoldering gun.  It is great for everything 
except maybe a very small SMD board.  After using it on a SX-100 
refurbishing job, I don't know how I ever got along without it.

I got this 928 soldering station with the one handle (iron) and the 
matching dual handle holder yesterday a flea market for $12.  I didn't 
really need it as I have a Hakko 927 (single handle, digital readout) 
station already, but for $12 I just couldn't pass it up.

David
KW4DH

On 9/15/2013 7:36 AM, David Knepper wrote:
> Does the Hakko "suck" solder from terminal strips, tube socket 
> connections, etc., like those used in tube radios?
>
> Or is their use more for circuit boards to remove I.C.s, etc. where 
> there is a smaller surface to suck the solder?
>
> Inquiry minds would like to know!
>
> Thanks
>
> David Knepper - W3CRA/W3ST
> Collins Radio Association
> www.collinsra.com
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> -----Original Message----- From: David C. Hallam
> Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2013 7:16 AM
> To: Boatanchors-qth
> Subject: [Boatanchors] Hakko Soldering Station Handles
>
> Can anyone tell me the differences between a Hakko 900M handle and a 907
> handle?
>
> I just picked up a Hakko 928 soldering station which has outlets for 2
> handles.  It has one 900M handle.  The manual lists both the 900 and 907
> handles as usable with the 928 station.  However when I check prices on
> eBay I see 907's listed for about $10 while 900's are more like $80-90
> so there must be a big difference.
>
> David
> KW4DH
>
>

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