[sdiy] Soldering iron recommendations

[Dan Snazelle]

interesting....you got it used? and no issues eh? are there any negatives? are tips expensive?

i think ill try one out!

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> On Jul 8, 2014, at 6:21 AM, "Mattias Rickardsson" <mr at analogue.org> wrote:
> 
> I got a used OKi (Metcal) PS-900 for $200 off eBay, and have never
> been happier. What a solid heat transfer, it's like cutting through
> lukewarm butter with a laser sword! Far better than every sub-$200
> iron I've ever used - it actually makes their old temperature
> regulation methods (and need for a temperature dial to compensate)
> feel like a joke. Highly recommended. :-)
> 
> /mr
> 
> 
>> On 6 July 2014 23:10, john slee <indigoid at oldcorollas.org> wrote:
>>> On 7 July 2014 05:14, Timothy Daugard <daugard at cox.net> wrote:
>>> I went Weller for standard parts, no problems with weekly use over ten
>>> years.
>> 
>> I'm kinda wishing I'd investigated the parts situation before buying a Goot
>> (RX-711AS) station many years ago. Tips seem to be rather less available
>> than Weller/Hakko
>> 
>> That said, the Goot is a joy to use
>> 
>> John
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