[sdiy] workshop soldering iron recommendations

[Rob Spencer]

I got some SolderPro 120 gas soldering irons that I've been using for the last year at worshops. They've been great, especially as there's no need for cables everywhere.

Cheers

Rob

> On 25 Oct 2015, at 14:15, Michael Taylor <mtaylor.tech at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I use a Hakko FX-888 and 888D at work and they are both great production units for not much money. 
> 
> Not super cheap, but all four of them have held up for years in a production environment. 
> 
>> On Sunday, October 25, 2015, Tom Bugs <admin at bugbrand.co.uk> wrote:
>> But, ps, yes, those Hakko ones would definitely be a good investment.
>> 
>>> On 25/10/2015 12:57, Altitude wrote:
>>> Hakko FX-888
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> http://www.amazon.com/Hakko-FX888D-23BY-Digital-Soldering-FX-888D/dp/B00ANZRT4M/ref=sr_1_1/178-1019377-1556750?ie=UTF8&qid=1445777712&sr=8-1&keywords=hakko+fx888+soldering+station
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> Don’t bother with the budget Wellers, I’ve got a box of dead ones if you need convincing
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> From: Synth-diy [mailto:synth-diy-bounces at dropmix.xs4all.nl] On Behalf Of bbob
>>> Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2015 7:05 AM
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>>> Subject: [sdiy] workshop soldering iron recommendations
>>> 
>>>  
>>> 
>>> I need to buy 3 or 4 soldering irons for some workshops i'll be teaching.  nothing fancy, but reliable, does not need to support smd.  something like the Weller Wlc100 would be fine, but i'd like to spend under $100.  any recommendations? 
>>> 
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