[Elecraft] Holder for Hakko 808? Was Re: [QRP-L 163276] HAKKO 808 desoldering gun

Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 [email protected]
Thu Dec 18 14:20:00 2003


I also picked up a HAKKO 808 desoldering gun, and think it's VERY
cool- except that it's very hot.  Has anyone found a benchtop holder
for the unit, so that it can easily be put down without fear of damage?
I really hate to have a soldering tool on the bench without a secure
place to out it down safely.  I find the smell of burning wood, plastic
and flesh to be off-putting, and refocusing enough to make sure it's
OK takes time, and even changing eyeglass magnification, sometimes.
And I'm not sure how many falls to the floor it could handle, either.

I've got so much old electronics around here that using the HAKKO to
salvage parts is very attractive.  And I think it could salvage the
most serious messups, also, so think it's cheap at the price.

73, doug