[Boatanchors] HAKKO SOLDERING EQUIPMENT

[w5jo at brightok.net]

Rob brings up a point here I wonder about.  I have a couple of soldering 
stations made by Weller (Cooper Tools) and have had them for over 20 years. 
They have performed flawlessly as has their 100/140 watt gun that I bought 
in 1979, so I am wondering what makes the Hakko so desirable?  Is there 
something about them that makes them stand out?

I see references to them all the time in various forums and wonder why they 
enjoy the reputation.  I have not had a requirement to replace anything I 
have and this line is new to me, so I wonder if some of you will share why 
they prefer the line, and which one.

Jim
W5JO


-----Original Message----- 

Best soldering iron I have ever had ( and currently use) is a basic
Weller, the base with the spring holder and on-off switch and iron.  A
few years ago a guy was at the Indianapolis hamfest with a box full of
them selling them for 5 bucks each.  I fished one out that looked okay
and took it home figuring I could risk 5 dollars.  It's worked so well
I wish I had bought one or two more but that's how it is with
hindsight.