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

[Phil Wheeler]

Good question.  MIne did come with a small sheath for the tip -- which 
looks to be heat resistant.

Phil

Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 wrote:

>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
>
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