[sdiy] Weller Soldering Stations?

[BrightBoy]

Soldering Station (Hakko 936ESD):

http://www.hmcelectronics.com/cgi-bin/scripts/product/0460-0004/

De-Soldering Station (Den-On SC-7000Z):

http://www.howardelectronics.com/den-on/sc7000.html

Cheers,

Jeff

-----Original Message-----
>From: Erik Ribeiro <djxpat at yahoo.com>
>Sent: Oct 13, 2009 3:20 PM
>To: Synth DIY <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
>Subject: [sdiy] Weller Soldering Stations?
>
>I was thinking about upgrading from cheap hardware store soldering irons to a proper soldering station. I was thinking about the Weller WESD51. Anyone have one? What do you like or dislike about it?
>
>I was also considering a little more for a Weller WD1001 or WD1002. Any real advantage to them? I'm assembling mostly thru-hole soldering for JH, Oakley and MOTM boards. Some of the JH boards can get pretty dense, but  suppose it's not like microscopic surface-mount work (mostly).
>
>What about desoldering stations? I'm still not great with soldering. I haven't messed up anything catastrophically yet. So far everything I've done has worked on first try. No lifted pads. No scorched boards. But I always worry about rework and messing up boards and components if I have to rework or desolder too often. Any opinions?
>
>Wanting to make an investment in tools that will work consistently and last a long time.
>
>Thanks in advance for any advice! :)
>
>Erik
>
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