[Elecraft] Re： Re： soldering station

[Johnny Siu]

Yes, James.  I have been using Aoyue 937 as well for nearly 4 years.
 cheers, 


Johnny VR2XMC 



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主題： Re: [Elecraft] Re： soldering station

I use an Aoyue 937+ which I bought for around 50 dollars. Has lots of tip
choices. I believe the Hakko tips will fit also.  This soldering station's
temperature is digitally controlled and the tip is ESD protected.

73,
James K2QI

On Sat, Nov 13, 2010 at 9:44 PM, Don Wilhelm <w3fpr at embarqmail.com> wrote:

>  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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