[Elecraft] soldering station

[Dale Putnam]

As we consider the lowly soldering station, may I ask the consesus of the hot air/soldering station combo... i.e. which is the preferred, and has the best longevity?
 I've had two of the KADA 852 units and three hot air guns break, within hours of initial use. Anyone for any better results? 
I need hot air, temp and volume controllable, and a temp controlled solder iron similar to the weller. AND.. it would be real nice if it would shut itself off after a short period of nonuse. Say... 10 minutes. And the hot air gun/wand, could shut off when returned to its holder. Not a tuff circuit to build.
  Any suggestions? And no, I am not looking for the $1000 plus machines either. 
  

--... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy