[Elecraft] Hakko 808 tip?

[Doug Person]

John,

There are finer tips for the Hakko 808.  The A1003 tip is much smaller 
(about half the diameter) than the standard one supplied.    I have 
rarely had to pull out the role of Chem-wick to get a component out - 
but it happens occasionally.

http://www.tequipment.net/Hakko808.html#nozzles

73, Doug -- K0DXV

John Reiser wrote:
> 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
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