[Elecraft] Re： soldering station

[Don Wilhelm]

  Perhaps this is the soldering station being sold by Circuit 
Specialists that looks like a Hakko 936 "knockoff".
I buy quality tools, and do not fool with less expensive imitations.  In 
my experience, that has been a good decision.  The times I have tried 
inexpensive substitutes, there has always been some sort of 
disappointment - like finding parts at a later date, or cheap tools that 
break and cause injury (the best example is inexpensive mechanics wrenches).
When I am in the market for tools, I will choose quality and proven 
reliability over price - low quality tools can be dangerous in my 
experience.  While cost is still a consideration, if one is to have 
these tools for years, quality  and a reliable source of replacement 
parts should be a major factor.

A Chinese "knockoff" that you must purchase tips from Japan to obtain 
similar performance does not sound like a good and long life alternative 
to me.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 11/13/2010 9:24 PM, Johnny Siu wrote:
> Hello Gentleman,
>
> I am using a 'Chinese version' of Hakko 936 which is 1/4 of the price.  The
> trick is to replace the original soldering tip with the same from 'Goot' - made
> in Japan.
>   cheers,
>
>
> Johnny VR2XMC
>
>
>
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> 主題： Re: [Elecraft] soldering station
>
>    Bob,
>
> The Hakko 936 gets very high marks with most of those who have one, but
> there are others that are also good.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 11/13/2010 8:48 PM, riese-k3djc at juno.com wrote:
>> Gang
>>
>> last week there was a thread on soldering stations,, before I ordered one
>> I lost a week of e mail... I dont want to start the thread again but
>> could
>> someone off list give me a head up on the recommended station
>> I believe it had an isolated tip etc
>>
>> Bob K3DJC
>
>
>
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