Homebrew PCBs

Regarding Metcal:

I am sure the metcal hot air station comes from the same production
line in china as the AOYUE units. It only has a different front panel,
and is otherwise the same down to the transport securing screw for the
compressor. It isn't even the best model, it's the cheapest oldest
most simple version with no display or extras.

Now the AOYUE stations are not bad, i have one myself, but it's
clearly made in china. That Metcal wants to put their name on it
surprises me, well, what can i say, "how the mighty have fallen" maybe
;-)

Anyway, if you want a metcal hot air station for 1/10th of the price, buy AOYUE.

That shows how companies (management) has changed, or do you think
metcal would have gotten their reputation with chinese gear? It's hard
to earn, but lost quickly, is what i say...

ST

On 10/23/07, Leon <leon355@...> wrote:

> That's what I do. My Metcal doesn't have any problems delivering the heat.
>
> Leon
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