[Elecraft] Holder for Hakko 808?

[Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604]

There was a pointer to a "C1010" holder, but it turns out that the
C1100 holder is designed for the 808.  $28.+ from Tequipment.
It's not shown under "holders" on the Tequipment web site, but is on
the price list and orderable.

I like the "sock", too.  It's clearly designed for a different unit, 
but would be great for portable use with other soldering irons, as
well.  

Now to find an inline powerswitch with a pilot light in it.

73, doug


   From: Tom Hammond <n0ss@earthlink.net>
   Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2003 16:50:04 -0600

   Hi Phil, et al:

   At 03:24 PM 12/18/03, Phil Wheeler wrote:
   >Good question.  Mine did come with a small sheath for the tip -- which 
   >looks to be heat resistant.

   >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?

   Yeah, the Hakko 808 kit provides a 'sock' for the heating element of the 
   808. It even his in internal coiled (spring-like) devise which helps to 
   hold the 'sock' open and to kinda protect it against direct hear from the 
   heating element.

   What's be nice would be a stand-type holder which would hold the gun, BUT 
   NOT cause it to lose heat...

   73,

   Tom  N0SS