[Elecraft] Weller WTCPT soldering sta....?

[Dennis Griffin via Elecraft]

FWIW, the FX-888D, at a MSRP of $107.47, or about $92 from Amazon, is ESD safe, has a DIN plug connected hand piece that will accept 30 available tips, all of which can be temp controlled between 120 & 899 °F. It also accepts a hot tweezers for SMD work, and offers five user selectable preset temps.

http://www.hakkousa.com/detail.asp?CID=49&PID=5085&Page=1

73 de Dennis KD7CAC
Scottsdale, AZ

On Jun 5, 2014, at 11:07 AM, John W. Tipka <w8ul at insight.rr.com> wrote:

> Bill,
> 
> Absolutely bulletproof... I have owned one for over fifteen years and have built
> three K2's with it. Superb for its price point - ~$140-$150.
> It is ESD safe, has over 35 different tips in the 600, 700, and 800 degree heat-range,
> a quick disconnect plug for the iron on the power unit, etc... for quick change of irons.
> It seems Weller has supported them forever. Replacement parts, which I have
> never needed, except for tips, are readily available from electronic equipment suppliers.
> 
> 73 John W8UL
> 
> 
> On 6/5/2014 1:16 PM, Nr4c wrote:
>> Is this a good gen purpose soldering station?  Good or bad?
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> ...nr4c. bill