[Elecraft] Hakko 808 tip?

[John Reiser]

Hi,

I've noticed that lots of folks on this list praise highly the Hakko 808 desoldering tool.  My question is: which tip do you all use?

I own a Hakko 808, and find it too clumsy with the tip that comes with it to be much use for Elecraft and other kit boards.  For example, I believe it would be completely useless for doing the 80-30 mod to the KX1.  I have tried the tool, and don't like it.  I hardly ever use it anymore.  I have come to much prefer 1/10" Chem-wick for any desoldering that I have had to do.

It occurs to me that maybe with a longer or thinner tip the Hakko might live up to its reputation.  But which one, and where does one acquire it?

Thanks and 73,

John, W2GW