[Elecraft] Hakko soldering station

Alexandra Carter alexandracarter at sbcglobal.net
Fri Apr 14 00:48:15 EDT 2006


I'm a diehard Weller user and I agree - I think the Hakkos are a good 
increment better - they've taken the basic functionality of the Weller 
and refined it, the handpiece is smaller, etc., and they're used in 
production work so they're good instruments. 73 de Alex NS6Y

On Apr 13, 2006, at 9:29 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:

> Dave K4TO asked:
>
> Any opinions about the model 936 Hakko soldering station...any better
> recommendations?
>
> --------------------------------
>
> It's a great soldering station. I've had one for several years. I 
> especially
> like being able to adjust the temperature with a knob on the front 
> panel.
> Lots of heat output: comes up to full temperature from cold very fast 
> and
> the temp remains constant in spite of the soldering activity.
>
> The only real competition I know of are the Wellers.  After using it 
> for a
> few years I'll take the Hakko over a Weller any day.
>
> Ron AC7AC



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