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I have several of the Hakko stations some ESD models and some
standard, they work great. If you do much work spending the extra
money on a Hakko or other type station is well worth it. Weller
make a station that is in your listed price range.

Normally filing down most tips is not a good idea, unless it is one
of the solid copper tips then you have to file them as they wear.