Homebrew PCBs

On 8/21/07, Andrew <andrewm1973@...> wrote:
> > Leon wrote:
> > Metcal makes the best soldering equipment
> > <SNIP>
>
> Let the holy wars begin :D
>

My thought exactly ;-)
Everyone will do well to remember these are opinions ;-)

Regardless of brand, who is using a "small" hot air iron shaped like a
regular iron (aka hot air pencil), and how's it like?
http://www.lashen.com/vendors/CooperTools/images/WRS1002.jpg
(disregard brand please)

Also, who's using the larger hot air tool (aoyue, hakko,...) with the
larger handpiece and thicker hose? Any experience with those?
http://www.wildanger-digital.de/eBay/aoyue/852/852a+.jpg
(Again please disregard the brand)

I'd like some opinions on how the types compare in actual use.

thanks!

ST