79 cutty Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 So my good ol' Craftsmen soldering iron finally took a dump on me, and I figured it was time to upgrade to a little better soldering station anyways. Was looking for some good recommendations. Initially I was going to pick up the Hekko-FX888 but didn't know if I could validate spending that kind of loot for a soldering station until I found out if there was a better/cheaper option. Anyways, looking to get some input and open to suggestions. Cheapest I found the Hekko one was around $80, so anything cheaper that seems to be as nice I am all ears!!!! Thanks in advance! Firm believer in letting my cars do my talking! You can't rush quality, it doesn't happen overnight. Quality takes time and dedication, but the end results more than pay for it. "Black Pearl" Build Thread http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/67183-1985-buick-regal-limited-build-log/page-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
79 cutty Posted May 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Side note....here is the link the the station I was looking at. http://www.weisd.com/ProductView.php?PN=HAKFX888-29BY-P Firm believer in letting my cars do my talking! You can't rush quality, it doesn't happen overnight. Quality takes time and dedication, but the end results more than pay for it. "Black Pearl" Build Thread http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/67183-1985-buick-regal-limited-build-log/page-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmet Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?partnumber=374-200 i shook this one kids hand and it just folded in mine. long story short i fucked his girlfriendso.. yeah.. You want this to happen to you? Give decent handshakes people. I was gifted with an innate ability to distribute wholesale ass beatings in a timely and orderly fashion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
79 cutty Posted May 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?partnumber=374-200 I was looking at that one a little as well. Any experience with it? Does it hold up over time? Firm believer in letting my cars do my talking! You can't rush quality, it doesn't happen overnight. Quality takes time and dedication, but the end results more than pay for it. "Black Pearl" Build Thread http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/67183-1985-buick-regal-limited-build-log/page-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
79 cutty Posted May 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Anyone else have a good unit to suggest, or good experience with a station?? Firm believer in letting my cars do my talking! You can't rush quality, it doesn't happen overnight. Quality takes time and dedication, but the end results more than pay for it. "Black Pearl" Build Thread http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/67183-1985-buick-regal-limited-build-log/page-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Ive used my old WELLER since i can remember. Not much of a station per say. But, it has a digi read out, knob control, heats up quick, and its been reliable for me, and thats saying something. As for a bench,.. a magnet with roach clips is (about 40 of them) is all i have...lol EDIT heres the one ive had, and only changed tips on... since... well shit, for ever...lol, nothing special. But, it works for meh... http://toolmonger.com/2009/07/15/weller-soldering-stations/ SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
79 cutty Posted May 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Ive used my old WELLER since i can remember. Not much of a station per say. But, it has a digi read out, knob control, heats up quick, and its been reliable for me, and thats saying something. As for a bench,.. a magnet with roach clips is (about 40 of them) is all i have...lol EDIT heres the one ive had, and only changed tips on... since... well shit, for ever...lol, nothing special. But, it works for meh... http://toolmonger.com/2009/07/15/weller-soldering-stations/ I have heard good things about Weller and their longevity. I'm going to have to look into them a little more. See if I can come across a good unit for reasonable. Firm believer in letting my cars do my talking! You can't rush quality, it doesn't happen overnight. Quality takes time and dedication, but the end results more than pay for it. "Black Pearl" Build Thread http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/67183-1985-buick-regal-limited-build-log/page-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01VWGREENMACHINE Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 I like my Weller WLC10 it gets hot fast and works like a champ and never had to change a tip on it and they go for about 50 bucks at Sears and cheaper online. http://www.stevemead...f-system-build/ 2001 VW GTI with a 1.8T motor BIG 3 Pioneer AVH-4200DVD DOUBLE DIN HEAD UNIT 6 - 4 VOLT PREOUTS RF T1500-BDCP (running at 2 ohm) RF T400.4 RF T1 D212 x2 (in ported box) RF 1/0 TO 4 GAUGE distribution block x 2 all stinger wires 200a alternator (SINGER ALT) RF T2652-S (6.5 MID BASS AND 1" TWEETS in front and rear) KINETIC HC 800 BATTERY (Front) KINETIC HC 1200 BATTERY (BACK) 120ft of 1/0 stinger blue and clear matt 20ft of 4 gauge stinger blue and clear matt 30ft of 8 gauge stinger blue and clear matt 100ft of 12 gauge stinger speaker wire black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
79 cutty Posted May 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 I like my Weller WLC10 it gets hot fast and works like a champ and never had to change a tip on it and they go for about 50 bucks at Sears and cheaper online. Did you mean WLC100?? The only thing I could find for WLC10 is a soldering tip. Firm believer in letting my cars do my talking! You can't rush quality, it doesn't happen overnight. Quality takes time and dedication, but the end results more than pay for it. "Black Pearl" Build Thread http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/67183-1985-buick-regal-limited-build-log/page-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFWxB Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 I use and recommend a hakko... you can find good used ones on ebay from industrial supply companies... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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