[Boatanchors] HAKKO 808 Desoldering Gun

[Richard Knoppow]

    I've used these but mostly use the larger solder sucker. Mine 
was not self cleaning, i've never had a desoldering tool that 
didn't need cleaning periodically. I also use solder wick for 
some things. Actually a combination, the sucker to get the bulk 
of the solder and wick for final cleaning and for circuit 
boards.  There are more sophisticated desoldering tools but they 
are expensive.

On 6/23/2020 5:51 PM, Robert Nickels wrote:
> On 6/23/2020 7:44 PM, Al Klase wrote:
>>
>> Mine tends to get plugged up. 
>
> That's my experience too.   After replacing the heater that the 
> liar who sold it to me swore was good but was open, buying all 
> the other disposables, etc. I got it to work but sure have 
> never shared the enthusiasm other have for it.   Plugs up after 
> a few uses and more of a pain than it's worth and is seldom used.
>
> What works best for me is the good old Aven Tools all aluminum 
> desoldering pump, which is self-cleaning, needs no warm up 
> time, and always does the job.   Plus it's a bargain at  the 
> 1970s price of $6.28 and in stock at DigiKey: 
> https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/aven-tools/17537/243-1184-ND/1992578
>
> 73, Bob W9RAN
>
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