[sdiy] advice for a beginner

[Paul Perry]

Another + for Hakko from me.
Though it's more like $400 than $40, here in Australia :-(
But, I got lucky at an auction when a mobile phone repair place closed down
(repairing mobiles, yeah, THAT long ago!! Actually 926, not 936).
If anyone manages to wear out a tip, PLATO make clones that are IMHO
just as good.

paul perry Melbourne Australia
> > > This model comes highly recommended (Hakko 936):
> > > http://www.hmcelectronics.com/cgi-bin/scripts/product/0460-0004/
> > > Apparently the tips on these last a REALLY long time....
> > I can confirm that. I've had one of these for the last 5-10 years and am
> > quite happy with it. Tips do seem durable and it's nice to have a wide
> > variety of sizes for different jobs. I got mine at the local Fry's
> > Electronics (for those who live near one) and they still stock tips when
> > I need a different size.
> Ditto. I've got a Hakko that I bought at Fry's for about $40 and it
> works beautifully. I've used it for several months and have yet to see
> any signs of tip wear.