[sdiy] Desoldering/Rework Stations

[Paul Perry]

So far as irons themselves go, I'm very happy with the secondhand hakkos
from a government auction.
Have replaced the tips a couple of times over the years - but this is a
manufacturing environment.

I never use them as prybars - that is the sure way to wreck any iron - but I
don't NEED to, because I have a kit of stainless steel dental tools from one
of the surplus stores. Dental picks are just fantastic for repair work.

I bought a cheap KADA SMT rework from Hong Kong - haven't needed to use it
yet, but the guy who borrowed it liked it so much that his workplace bought
one as well.

Paul perry Melbourne asutralia

-----Original Message-----
>> Just a side note about the Hakko brand: I bought an inexpensive Hakko
>> soldering iron (about $60) two years ago at Fry's, and it has performed
>> flawlessly. To tell you the truth, I don't even see wear on the tip, and
>> fully expect it (the tip) to easily last another 2 - 3 years. Good stuff
>> reasonable price = Happy Servo.
>hat's good to know. I ordered a few extra tips to be prepared but
>hopefully I'll get the same mileage as your iron's tips. Of course I'm
>sure I wouldn't go through tips so much if I didn't use my iron as a
>prybar ;-)