[sdiy] Soldering iron recommendations

[Rkm]

Thanks to everyone for the information.  I think I'll go with the Hakko FX888.  The amazon reviews for it and the Weller WES51 were nearly identical and the Hakko is 65W instead of 50W.  

Thanks!
Rkmoore

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On Jul 6, 2014, at 10:52 AM, "Altitude" <listmail at misw.us> wrote:

> +1 for the Hakko FX888D. $90 well spent.  Best budget iron I have ever
> seen/used and I solder ~20 hrs a week.
> 
> I am over the whole Weller thing, after going through 2 of them over 10
> years I am over it.  I've had a bunch of them fail at work as well. They are
> OLD tech and almost twice what the Hakko is (with crappier regulation,
> slower heat up, less options, fewer and more expensive tips).  While on the
> topic of Hakko, an 808 is a good investment as well (desolder gun), you know
> you have a good product when the suction is enough to pick up the pcb
> 
> -R
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: synth-diy-bounces at dropmix.xs4all.nl
> [mailto:synth-diy-bounces at dropmix.xs4all.nl] On Behalf Of Rkm
> Sent: Sunday, July 06, 2014 9:57 AM
> To: synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
> Subject: [sdiy] Soldering iron recommendations
> 
> After years of frustration with cheap irons, I'd like to finally get a good
> one.  I've been eyeing the Weller WESD51.  Any thoughts?
> 
> -rkmoore
> 
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