[Elecraft] Hakko soldering station

[Alexandra Carter]

I think any Hakko is worth it, but I'll extend that to say any 
soldering station costing more than $100 is worth it these days. 73 de 
Alex NS6Y

On Apr 14, 2006, at 1:53 AM, Paul Gates, KD3JF wrote:

> In fact if I went back to some folders on soldering of mine I think 
> you are the one who recommended that I get the Hako 936. A good 
> choice. I would like to get their de-soldering station.
>  
> Paul, KD3JF
> EX: WA4JGI, WA8TER
> Central Maryland
> FM19qd (Map Grid Square)
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Alexandra Carter <alexandracarter at sbcglobal.net>
> To: Ron D'Eau Claire <rondec at easystreet.com>
> Cc: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Sent: Friday, April 14, 2006 12:48:15 AM
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Hakko soldering station
>
> 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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